At RAK Law, we provide comprehensive legal support across the spectrum of Indian labour and employment laws, enabling businesses to create compliant, transparent, and resilient workplaces. Our services are tailored to assist employers, human resource professionals, and business leaders in understanding and implementing their obligations under central and state-specific labour statutes.
We advise on all aspects of employment law—from workforce structuring and contract drafting to statutory compliance and dispute management—while ensuring alignment with key legislations such as the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, Shops and Establishments Acts (state-specific), Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970, Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, and the evolving Labour Codes enacted by the Government of India.
Our scope of work includes advisory, documentation, inspection support, policy drafting, and legal representation. Whether it is drafting contracts for permanent or contractual employees, managing internal disciplinary processes, or responding to compliance notices from labour authorities, we deliver practical, lawful, and strategic solutions.
Our Core Labour Law Services Include:
1. Employment Advisory & Statutory Compliance
- Advisory on obligations under central and state labour laws, including the new Labour Codes (Wages, Social Security, Occupational Safety, and Industrial Relations)
Structuring employment models (permanent, fixed-term, contract labour, third-party engagement) in compliance with applicable laws - Guidance on maternity benefits, gratuity, provident fund, ESI, and wage compliance
- Drafting internal HR manuals, employee handbooks, and POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) policies
2. Dispute Management & Regulatory Inspections
- Representation in conciliation proceedings and labour disputes under the Industrial Disputes Act and allied laws
- Legal support during inspections conducted by labour authorities under applicable legislation
- Advisory on notices issued by Labour Commissioners, ESI inspectors, PF officers, and other regulatory bodies
- Assistance in closure, retrenchment, or layoff processes with proper legal safeguards
3. Drafting & Vetting of Employment Documentation
- Drafting and legal review of appointment letters, employment contracts, consultancy agreements, service bonds, and NDAs
- Preparation of charge sheets, show-cause notices, warning letters, and internal inquiry proceedings
- Vetting of termination, resignation acceptance, and suspension-related communications
- Drafting settlement agreements, severance packages, and exit documentation
4. Litigation & Representation Before Authorities
- Representing clients before Labour Commissioners, Industrial Tribunals, Appellate Authorities, and other forums
- Filing and defending claims under PF, ESI, gratuity, bonus, and minimum wage-related provisions
- Legal support in cases involving wrongful termination, disciplinary action, and employee misconduct
5. Labour Law Audits & Risk Mitigation
- Conducting comprehensive audits of employment practices, statutory registers, payroll compliance, and documentation
- Identifying compliance gaps and recommending remedial actions to mitigate future legal risk
- Advisory on record-keeping requirements, notice displays, and registers under applicable labour laws
At RAK Law, we partner with organisations to not only ensure compliance with Indian labour laws but also to help them adopt structured, fair, and legally sustainable HR practices. Our goal is to minimise legal exposure while supporting employers in maintaining a legally sound and productive workforce.
