Employment & Labour Law
Workforce law for technology-driven workplaces.
Comprehensive employment and labour law practice covering POSH compliance, technology-sector employment contracts, remote work policies, BYOD frameworks, employee data privacy, and labour code compliance.
Employment & Labour Law
Employment & Labour Law
Protecting Rights. Managing Risk.
Employment relationships are the foundation of every organisation — and the source of some of its greatest legal risks. SIRI Law LLP advises both employers and employees on contracts, terminations, workplace investigations, POSH, and industrial relations. We also advise on the emerging legal questions arising from AI-assisted HR practices.
Overview
Employment Law in the Age of AI-Assisted Workplaces
India’s employment law framework spans multiple central and state statutes — the Industrial Disputes Act, Code on Social Security, the POSH Act, Shops and Establishments Acts, and more.
SIRI Law LLP advises employers from startups to large corporations on building legally sound employment frameworks, handling disciplinary proceedings, and managing retrenchments.
AI in HR – New Legal Obligations
AI-Assisted HR Raises Novel Questions
Employers using AI hiring tools, performance management algorithms, or employee monitoring software face discrimination law risks, DPDPA obligations, and transparency duties.
We advise employers on implementing AI-assisted HR tools with appropriate legal frameworks — and advise employees adversely affected by automated systems.
Services Offered
What We Handle
- Employment contracts — drafting, review, negotiation
- HR policy manuals, standing orders, codes of conduct
- POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) — IC setup, training, investigations
- Disciplinary proceedings and domestic enquiry advisory
- Termination and retrenchment — lawful procedure advisory
- Non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality enforcement
- Labour court and industrial tribunal representation
- Collective bargaining and trade union relations
- AI hiring tool legal compliance advisory
- Employee monitoring and AI performance systems — DPDPA compliance
- Algorithmic bias audits — employment discrimination legal framework
- Wrongful dismissal representation for employees
- Employee data privacy — DPDPA compliance for HR data
- Senior executive contracts and ESOPs
Client Benefits
Why Clients Choose SIRI Law LLP
Employer & Employee Representation
We advise both sides — giving us insight into opposing positions and the practical knowledge to resolve disputes efficiently.
POSH Compliance Specialists
We set up Internal Committees, conduct POSH training, and manage investigation processes for employers of every size.
AI-Employment Expertise
We advise specifically on the legal implications of AI tools in HR — protecting both employer and employee interests.
Labour Court Experience
Our advocates appear in labour courts and industrial tribunals across Telangana, providing direct advocacy in contested proceedings.
Representative Matters
Typical Engagements
All matters described generically to protect client confidentiality.
POSH Investigation
Managed a complex POSH complaint investigation for a technology company — conducting the IC inquiry, producing a compliant report, and advising on the penalty. Resolved without litigation.
Senior Executive Termination
Advised on the lawful termination of a senior executive under a fixed-term contract — managing notice period, severance negotiation, and post-employment restriction enforcement.
AI Hiring Tool Review
Advised a large employer on the legal compliance framework for an AI-powered CV screening tool — including DPDPA consent requirements and human review processes.
Labour Dispute – Retrenchment
Advised on a statutory retrenchment process for 40 workers under the Industrial Disputes Act — ensuring compliance with notice, compensation, and government requirements.
What to Expect
Client Outcomes
Legally Defensible HR Processes
We build employment processes that withstand scrutiny — from a dismissed employee, a labour inspector, or a POSH inquiry.
Resolved Disputes Without Litigation
The majority of employment disputes we handle are resolved before reaching court — through sound legal advice and structured negotiation.
AI-Ready HR Frameworks
Clients deploying AI in HR receive a compliant framework satisfying DPDPA, anti-discrimination law, and emerging AI regulatory guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are an employer’s obligations under the POSH Act?
Every employer with 10 or more employees must constitute an Internal Committee (IC), display the POSH policy, conduct annual awareness programs, and file an annual return. Failure attracts penalties. We help employers set up and maintain a compliant POSH framework.
Can a non-compete clause be enforced in India?
Post-employment non-competes face a high threshold for enforcement under Section 27 of the Contract Act. Courts generally enforce reasonable confidentiality and non-solicitation obligations. We advise on drafting and enforcing post-employment restrictions.
Is it legal to monitor employee activity using AI tools?
Monitoring is permissible subject to consent under the DPDPA, transparency obligations, and purpose limitation. Employers must disclose what is monitored, obtain consent where required, and not use data beyond stated purposes. We advise on compliant monitoring policy frameworks.
Protect Your Business — Or Your Rights
Whether you are an employer building compliance or an employee whose rights have been infringed, we can help.