Clairvoyant Legal
Employment & Labour Law
We recognise that effective workforce management is not just a compliance requirement but a strategic business imperative. Clairvoyant Legal provides comprehensive legal support to organisations, works closely with clients to anticipate legal challenges, mitigate risk, and ensures that employment practices are aligned with both legal standards and organisational values.
The team of legal professionals advises domestic and international clients across a wide range of industries, providing practical, business-sensitive solutions that allow employers to create legally compliant and efficient workplaces while protecting their reputation and fostering positive employee relations.
Employment Agreements and Document Drafting
The team assists in drafting, reviewing, and updating employment documents, including employment contracts, offer and appointment letters, confirmation and promotion letters, increment and termination letters, non-disclosure agreements, trainee and consultant agreements, and MOUs. Guidance is provided on hiring, onboarding, performance management, disciplinary processes, and employee exits. Support includes ensuring compliance with requirements under the Industrial Disputes Act, retrenchment procedures, and closure notifications.
Legal Compliance Advisory
The practice advises on compliance with legislation such as the Factories Act, Shops and Establishments Act, Payment of Wages Act, Minimum Wages Act, EPF Act, ESI Act, Payment of Bonus Act, Payment of Gratuity Act, and the Contract Labour Act. Services cover employer obligations related to working hours, wage payments, employee benefits, social security contributions, and workplace safety. The team assists in obtaining labour licences, maintaining statutory records, and addressing inspections or notices from labour authorities.
Dispute Resolution and Employment Litigation
Representation is provided before conciliation officers, Labour Commissioners, Industrial Tribunals, District Courts, High Courts, and the Supreme Court in matters involving wrongful termination, suspension, wage disputes, disciplinary issues, sexual harassment, confidentiality breaches, and trade union matters. The approach focuses on outcomes consistent with legal requirements and organisational priorities, using litigation or alternative dispute resolution as appropriate.
POSH Compliance and Trainings
Support is provided for compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. Services include drafting anti-sexual harassment policies, forming Internal Committees, training committee members, and conducting employee sensitisation programmes. The team assists in neutral and legally compliant investigations, participates as External Committee Members when required, and represents clients in related proceedings before courts and tribunals.
HR Policies
The firm drafts, reviews, and updates HR policies tailored to organisational needs, including recruitment, induction, attendance, compensation and benefits, leave and holidays, social security, employee welfare, performance management, promotions, rewards, separation and retirement, employee exits, conduct and dress code, asset management, confidentiality, remote work, loans and advances, and training and development. Policies related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, substance abuse, health and safety, and use of company resources are also developed.
Workforce Restructuring and Business Reorganisation
Support is offered during mergers, acquisitions, business transfers, and other organisational restructurings. Services include compliance with Section 25FF of the Industrial Disputes Act, structuring voluntary retirement schemes, negotiating exit terms, drafting settlement agreements, and managing grievances. Guidance is provided on employee transition, harmonisation of employment terms, statutory obligations, and interactions with labour unions and regulators.