Employment Lawyers in India
Trusted Employment Law Experts in India
Navigating India’s complex employment landscape requires more than legal advice—it demands strategic guidance grounded in experience. Esplora Legal’s team of top employment lawyers provides pragmatic solutions across hiring, workforce restructuring, compliance, and disputes.
Why Choose Esplora Legal for Employment Law in India
- Cross-Border Expertise: We advise global and domestic clients on Indian labor laws, foreign employment contracts, secondments, and HR policy localization.
- Comprehensive Legal Support: From workforce onboarding to termination, statutory compliance, internal investigations, and labor litigation—we’ve got you covered.
- Industry-Specific Insights: Tailored employment law solutions for IT, manufacturing, fintech, education, pharma, and more.
- Multi-Jurisdictional Strategy: With a presence in India, China, and Central Asia, our employment lawyers help you scale compliantly across borders.
Our Employment Law Services
Advisory and Compliance
- Drafting employment contracts and HR policies.
- Employment handbooks.
- Maternity benefits, PF, ESI, and POSH compliance.
- Social security and labour registration guidance.
Workforce Transactions
- Employment due diligence in M&A.
- Transfer of undertakings.
- Employee secondments and mobility planning.
Dispute Resolution and Litigation
- Wrongful termination claims.
- Labor court representation.
- Employee fraud, misconduct, and internal inquiries.
- Union negotiations and strikes.
- Non-Competition claims.
Investigations and Internal Audits
- Workplace harassment inquiries under POSH.
- Whistleblower investigations.
- Third-party audits for labor law compliance.
Foreign Employer Advisory
- Hiring remote teams in India.
- Contractor versus employee classification.
- Global mobility and expat employment contracts.
Meet Our Employment Law Experts
Divya Hazra – Partner, India Desk
Divya Hazra is an international corporate lawyer with over 10 years of experience, currently based between Mumbai and Shanghai. Having worked across three jurisdictions—India, the United States, and China—she specializes in advising large and medium-sized corporations and private equity funds on complex cross-border mergers and acquisitions.
She has significant expertise in structuring and executing transactions under India’s Press Note 3 (PN3) regime, including sensitive cross-border investments and joint ventures involving Chinese parties. Divya regularly advises Indian Fortune 500 companies on their M&A transactions in China, as well as Indian listed companies in the automotive sector on licensing Chinese technology and forming strategic joint ventures. In addition, she advises European and U.S. clients on M&A and joint ventures in India, helping them navigate India’s regulatory and commercial landscape.
Divya holds an LL.B. from Government Law College, Mumbai and an LL.M. from Columbia Law School, New York. She is admitted to practice law in India and New York, and combines her multi-jurisdictional legal training with on-the-ground experience in China to guide clients through regulatory, commercial, and cultural complexities in cross-border deals.
Case Studies and Client Outcomes
- Global Tech Firm Hiring in India: Structured compliant contracts and HR framework for a US-based SaaS company hiring over 50 remote engineers in India.
- Workforce Restructuring for Manufacturing MNC: Advised on lawful layoffs and union negotiation during plant closure in Karnataka.
- Workforce Restructuring for IT MNC: Advised on lawful layoffs during company downsizing in Maharashtra.
- Non-Competition Enforcement for Manufacturing MNC: Advised a manufacturing MNC in Maharashtra in enforcing non-competition against the CEO of the company.
Why Employment Law in India Needs Specialist Support
India’s employment framework is a mix of state-specific rules, central labor codes, court precedents, and evolving compliance norms. Mistakes in contracts, classification, or terminations can lead to penalties, litigation, or reputation risk.
Esplora Legal offers clear, risk-mitigated advice that aligns with your business priorities.
FAQs – Intellectual Property Law in Astana
We advise a broad range of clients including Indian corporates, foreign multinationals, startups, and remote-first businesses with employees or contractors based in India.
Yes, but only through certain models such as engaging contractors, using an Employer of Record (EoR), or working with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO). We help clients choose and implement the best structure for compliance and risk management.
An employment contract in India typically includes service description, salary structure, notice period, probation clause, leave entitlements, non-compete or confidentiality clauses, and termination procedures. We ensure these are legally enforceable and aligned with local laws.
Fixed-term employment is recognized under Indian law, but employers must ensure these employees receive the same benefits as permanent staff. We assist with drafting compliant fixed-term contracts and exit strategies.
POSH refers to the Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the workplace law. Every company with 10 or more employees in India is legally required to form an Internal Committee, conduct training, and implement an anti-sexual harassment policy. We help set up and audit full POSH compliance systems.
Only under specific conditions. Misclassification can lead to legal and tax liabilities. We assist clients in correctly structuring such engagements to avoid disputes or penalties.
Improper terminations can result in legal claims, reinstatement orders, or financial compensation. We help clients handle terminations lawfully, with proper documentation and risk control.
Yes. While many labor laws are central, several provisions (especially under Shops & Establishments Acts, minimum wages, and holidays) are state-specific. We ensure your employment practices comply with both central and local regulations.
Ready to Hire Employment Lawyers in India?
Our multilingual, business-oriented legal team is ready to support your HR, legal, and compliance teams with tailored Indian employment law advice.
