Labour & Employment Law Services

Usha Vats & Associates

At Usha Vats & Associates, we specialize in providing comprehensive Labour & Employment Law solutions to companies, employers, employees, HR departments, and organisations across sectors. Our approach focuses on legal compliance, workforce risk management, and effective dispute resolution while ensuring fair, ethical, and lawful workplace practices.

Our Key Labour Law Services

1. Employment Contracts & HR Documentation

• Drafting & reviewing employment contracts

• Appointment letters, offer letters & service rules

• HR policies (code of conduct, leave, disciplinary rules)

• Workplace compliance handbooks

• Confidentiality & non-compete agreements

2. Workplace Disputes & Employee Litigation

• Representing employers & employees before Labour Courts

• Illegal termination & wrongful dismissal cases

• Suspension, disciplinary action & misconduct inquiries

• Wage disputes, deductions & overtime claims

• Employer–employee grievance handling

3. Compliance With Labour Laws

• Shops & Establishment Act compliance

• Factories Act compliance

• Maternity Benefit Act

• Equal Remuneration Act

• Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act

• Standing Orders & labour registrations

• PF, ESI, Bonus, Gratuity, and Leave compliance

4. Industrial & Trade Union Matters

• Representation before Industrial Tribunal

• Strike, lockout & closure advisory

• Collective bargaining & union negotiations

• Disputes regarding employment conditions

• Industrial dispute settlements

5. POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) Compliance

• Drafting POSH policies

• Formation & training of Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)

• Conducting workplace inquiries

• Representation in POSH complaints

• Annual compliance reporting

6. Structuring Workplace Policies & Corporate Governance

• HR legal audits

• Employee contract structuring

• Performance management policies

• Retrenchment & lay-off planning

• Workplace safety & welfare compliance

7. Labour Law Advisory for Startups & MSMEs

• Employee onboarding compliance

• ESOP, freelancer, consultant agreements

• Vendor/contract worker compliance

• Payroll compliance & statutory registrations

8. Social Security & Benefits Matters

• PF, gratuity, pension & maternity benefits

• Workmen compensation claims

• Disputes related to leave, benefits & service records

• Claims under Employee Compensation Act

9. Employer-Side Services

• Legal notices to employees

• Drafting domestic inquiry chargesheets

• HR compliance audits

• Downsizing & restructuring advisory

• Handling employee fraud, misconduct & confidentiality breaches

10. Employee-Side Services

• Protection from illegal termination

• Salary/wage recovery

• Workplace harassment grievances

• Reinstatement & compensation claims

Why Clients Trust Usha Vats & Associates

✔ Deep expertise in labour law compliance & litigation
✔ Clear, practical guidance for HR & management
✔ Confidential representation for employees
✔ Strong negotiation & dispute-resolution capability
✔ End-to-end documentation, advisory & legal support