Employment & Labour Laws Services
Employment and labour law under India's new Labour Codes — disputes, wrongful termination, contract labour and POSH compliance by verified advocates.
Employment & Labour Laws covers the rights and obligations of employers and workers — from hiring and contract labour to termination, disputes and workplace harassment. Since 21 November 2025, four Labour Codes — the Code on Wages, the Industrial Relations Code, the Code on Social Security and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code — have replaced 29 central labour laws, with the final central rules notified in May 2026.
WCP's verified advocates help employers comply with the new framework and help employees enforce their rights, through notices, conciliation, labour authorities and courts.
What is covered:
- Employment issues and disputes
- Wrongful termination and retrenchment
- Contract labour registration, licensing and compliance
- Prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace (POSH)
States are notifying their own rules under the Codes, so the State where the establishment operates is checked at the start of every matter.
Advocate / Lawyer
4 services under Employment & Labour Laws
Wrongful TerminationPromotional
Wrongful termination advice from verified labour advocates — retrenchment rules under the IR Code, notice and compensation, inquiries and reinstatement.
Estimated Cost : ₹15,000 – ₹2,00,000Concessional Price30 days typical
Employment Issues / DisputesPromotional
Employment disputes handled by verified labour advocates — unpaid dues, contract breaches, notices, settlements, conciliation and tribunal claims.
Estimated Cost : ₹15,000 – ₹2,00,000Concessional Price30 days typical
Sexual Harassment at Workplace – POSH
POSH compliance with verified professionals — policy, Internal Committee with external member, training, inquiries and annual reports under the 2013 Act.
Estimated Cost : ₹15,000 – ₹1,00,0007 days typical
Contractual Labour Regulation & Abolition ActPromotional
Contract labour compliance under the OSH Code — establishment registration, contractor licences, core-activity limits and audits by verified experts.
Estimated Cost : ₹10,000 – ₹75,000Concessional Price15 days typical
Frequently asked questions
- What are the new Labour Codes?
- The Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Code on Social Security and OSH Code, in force since 21 November 2025, replacing 29 central labour laws such as the Industrial Disputes Act and Contract Labour Act.
- Do the old labour laws still apply?
- For events before 21 November 2025 and pending proceedings, the old laws may still be relevant; new matters are governed by the Codes and the rules notified under them.
- When does an employer need government permission to retrench?
- Under the Industrial Relations Code, establishments with 300 or more workers need prior permission for lay-off, retrenchment or closure — up from 100 under the old law.
- Is POSH compliance still required?
- Yes. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 continues to apply; every employer with 10 or more employees must constitute an Internal Committee.
- Can an employee go directly to the tribunal?
- After applying for conciliation, an individual worker can approach the Industrial Tribunal once the prescribed period has passed without settlement.
- Do the Codes change the definition of wages?
- Yes. Allowances above 50% of total remuneration are added back to wages, which can increase PF, gratuity and other contributions.