Recruitment
We provide complete and end-to-end assistance with legal advisory, and preparation of documents required at the time of onboarding an employee or extension of services. From advising the type of document to be signed at the time of onboarding to help structure the organisation to accommodate contractual, full-time, part-time workers, we exhibit capabilities in order to provide a comprehensive range of advisory services.

Compensation
From salary structuring to employee stock options, to requisite employee benefit programmes, we are adept in preparation of requisite legal documents, providing advisory and assistance on plans and structuring, as well as other related compliances relating to remuneration.

Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace (POSH)
It is one of the most important employment related compliances which needs to be in place as per the Indian statues. We provide legal assistance, advisory, and aid our clients conduct a POSH training programme and formulate requisite policies on their behalf.

Employee and Labour Relations
Not only do we assist and advice our clients on legal ramifications that are projected on the relationship between the employee and employer in day-to-day business decisions, but we also support the implementation of such policies that harbour employee’s confidence and provides a conducive and productive workplace environment.

Employment Policies
We formulate, assist and draft the most current and fully compliant set of employee policies for our clients to ensure legal conformity, enable productivity and place a disciplined entourage at the client’s disposal.

Immigration Advisory
We also specialise in contract labour and alternate employment arrangements, whistle blower complaints, employee grievance redressal, workforce restructuring, staff re-classification and mobility, workplace health and safety issues along with providing immigration advisory services.

Termination and Superannuation Advisory and Assistance
We assist clients with post termination or retirement plans for their employees to comply with all regulations and also offer support at every step in case of any dispute. Other than assisting in disputes and facilitate its resolution, we also help clients comply with legal requirements for final settlement and pension and gratuity payments.

Our labour and employment related legal services in India include:

• Compliance with Employment and Labour Laws in India.
• Drafting all related documentations such as Letter of Offer, Employment Agreements, Employment Manuals, among others.
• Drafting company employment/ HR policies and compliance manuals.
• Structuring employee compensations/ benefits/ perks.
• Structuring and drafting Employee Stock Options Plans.
• Drafting Sexual Harassment Policies.
• Assistance in downsizing and retrenchment.

• Our skilled and experienced team has advised and assisted several clients in relation to HR, Employment and Labour laws in India.
• Assisted our long-standing client, which has been acquired by world’s leading American multinational technology company, with all of its legal documentation during recruitments, commercial contracts and related agreements, Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP) etc.
• Our team has personally conducted POSH training for its clients to spread awareness and empowerment amongst their employees and to further ensure strict conformity on part of the employers.
• Assisted UK’s leading business holders in the sector of big data, AI and microbiome data standards frameworks with the legal documentation in India at the time of employee onboarding, with alteration of its UK policies in line with the Indian statues and further assisted at the time of employee terminations with smooth handover, settlement and dispute resolutions, amongst other legal assistance.
• During the outbreak of Covid-19, we assisted and aided our clients with work from home policies, documentation and strategized team and salary restructuring while staying within the ambit of prevalent employee contracts and statues.

Experienced Team
At Themis law associates, we ensure that we have skilled and experienced corporate lawyers in India and in other parts of the world, thus ensuring optimum management and service of even the most complex transactions. We have been able to establish ourselves as one of the reputable corporate law firms in India owing to the strict adherence to our standards of professional responsibility when dealing with our clients and other issues.
Industry Experience

Whilst Themis law assocuiates has been able to cater to legal needs pan India as well as globally, its main founding office and headquarters is in Delhi and it is due to this foothold, We have played a vital role in providing advice to the government on various legal and policy-related issues and is amongst the few corporate law firms in India to have the experience and optimal understanding of interpretation and drafting of policy matters.

Client-Centric Approach
We adopts an approach that demands the highest levels of knowledge, technical skill and service delivery allowing us to provide accurate, reliable, timely, and cost-effective advice while maintaining international standards of excellence and create a bespoke approach for every client and their business. Our unique perspective of working on our client’s matters as a critical part of their team allows us to address their problems like our own. We believe that each client comes with different requirements and concerns – and we work tirelessly to achieve their goals and pursue their objectives.

Cost-Efficient
We make sure that our fee structure and the legal costs involved are very transparent and predictable for our clients. We believe that client relationships are based on trust and a sense of common purpose, and we never falter on our promise making us one of the top corporate law firms in India. Our priority has been to deliver the best legal & business solutions and our fee arrangements are tailored to the needs of the client, the client’s goals, and the nature of the matter.

Few most frequently asked questions on HR, Employment and Labour Services. Feel free to contact us for any other queries.
1. What is HR, Employment and Labour law?
HR, Employment and Labour law are central and state specific laws regulating employment in India. Different employment and labour laws seek to protect various categories of employees. Additionally, the laws are also bifurcated in terms of their applicability on commercial establishments, industrial units, factories, seasonal units, etc. Labour laws ensure complete understanding and compliance of the regulatory regime and avoid any risk of potential legal actions without prejudicing their business interests.
2. What does a HR, Employment and Labour lawyer do?
Our HR, employment and labour lawyers provide advice on areas and events around business sale and acquisitions, change of ownership, employee benefits including equity-based incentive schemes, employment agreements and policies, workplace diversity and discrimination issues. We routinely conduct staff training on workplace ethics and anti-bribery issues. We also work closely with our clients on exits and separation agreements, secondment and consulting agreements, employee disputes and disciplinary inquiries and investigations and sexual harassment related situations.
3. How to select the best HR, Employment and Labour law firm?
While choosing the best HR, employment and labour law firm, one should look into an attorney’s experience who shall be dedicatedly addressing to the client’s needs. The track record of the law firm, communication and comfort are also major factors that should be considered. Our team of employment and labour law in India is experienced in handling all day-to-day challenges that a workplace of an organization face regularly.
4. Why choose Themis law associates as your HR, Employment and Labour law firm?
Our Employment and labour law practice offers extensive knowledge of Labour Act in India and Employment law, as well as the practical advantage of having it implemented execution into effective compliance and regulatory agreements that encompass employment agreements, labour, and HR policies, employees’ rights, etc. With significant client base in Employment and labour law, our lawyers understand the regulatory challenges that most organizations face and are experienced at handling their day-to-day requirements. We bridge the gap between employees and employers and regulations allowing our clients to be fully compliant and legally protected so that they are able to concentrate on other aspects of their business.
5. What are the HR, Employment and Labour services offered by Themis?
Our experienced team provides an array of legal services in the HR, employment and labour ranging from compliance with Employment and Labour Laws, drafting documents with respect to employment, sexual harassment policies and all legal compliances.