Desai & Diwanji is known for its expertise in matters relating to employment and labour issues. Recognising the sensitive issues surrounding human resources against the backdrop of an intricate statutory framework, the Firm regularly advises clients on various aspects of employment law that include:
- employee benefits
- earn-outs and management incentives plans
- director liability and fiduciary obligations
- statutory compliance audit
- mass retrenchment and lay-offs
- severance negotiations and contentious / senior exits
- employment related litigation
- director/ senior management compensation
- employee stock option plans (ESOPs) / employee stock option schemes (ESOS)
- employment contracts, including provisions relating to non-compete, non-solicitation, intellectual property and confidentiality obligations
- strategic movement
- trade union matters, including collective bargaining agreements
- advisory pertaining to post-acquisition employee transition
- handling employment related litigation before courts and tribunals
- conducting investigations of complaints under the law relating to the prevention of sexual harassment (POSH)
- investigating white collar crimes, corporate frauds and whistle-blower complaints
- investigating employment discrimination complaints
- preparation of policies, service manuals and employee handbooks