Employment Contracts & Offer Letters
Drafting and review of appointment letters, employment agreements, probation terms, compensation structures, confidentiality, IP assignment, and post-termination restrictions.
Workplace counsel
Labour & Employment Law
Workplace counsel from hiring and policies through disciplinary action, statutory compliance, and labour forum disputes.
- Hire to exitContracts, policies, and separation
- POSHPolicy, Internal Committee, inquiries
- MaharashtraShops Act and labour forums
Labour and Employment Law covers the rights and obligations between employers and workers, from contracts and workplace policies to termination, statutory contributions, and dispute resolution.
Indian employment relationships are governed by central labour statutes, state shops and establishments laws, and contract terms. Maharashtra employers must also account for local registration, professional tax, and state-specific leave and working-hour rules.
Clear contracts, documented processes, and compliant policies reduce wrongful termination claims and regulatory exposure.
For employers
We draft and review offer letters, employment agreements, consultant arrangements, and HR policy suites. We advise on POSH compliance, disciplinary inquiries, retrenchment, and separation documentation aligned to the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 and applicable state law.
When a dispute starts
Whether you are building your first employee handbook or responding to a labour court reference or conciliation notice, we deliver practical, documented advice before positions harden.
Services
Our Employment Services
Employment counsel across hiring, daily operations, compliance, and dispute response.
HR Policies & Employee Handbooks
Leave, attendance, code of conduct, grievance, disciplinary, and remote-work policies tailored to your workforce and Maharashtra Shops and Establishments requirements.
POSH Compliance & Internal Committees
Advisory under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, including policy drafting, Internal Committee constitution, and inquiry process guidance.
Termination, Disciplinary & Separation
Show-cause notices, inquiry proceedings, resignation and termination letters, full-and-final settlements, and retrenchment or layoff advice under applicable labour law.
Statutory Compliance Advisory
Guidance on PF, ESI, professional tax, bonus, gratuity, and contract labour obligations under central and state statutes, including registration and filing considerations.
Labour Disputes & Forum Representation
Conciliation, labour court, and industrial tribunal matters involving wrongful termination, service conditions, reinstatement claims, and recovery of dues.
Our approach
Why clients choose Ananta
Documentation before action
Termination and disciplinary steps are structured with written records so employers can defend decisions if challenged.
Employer and employee perspective
We advise management on compliance and also counsel individuals on notice periods, settlements, and forum options.
Plain-language policy drafting
HR policies written for real workplace use, not generic templates that ignore Maharashtra-specific rules.
Dispute-ready from day one
Contracts and separation terms designed to reduce ambiguity before matters reach conciliation or labour forums.
Process
How we work
Consultation
We understand your workforce size, industry, urgency, and whether you need hiring support, policy work, or dispute response.
Scope & compliance review
We identify applicable central and Maharashtra laws, existing documentation gaps, and deliverables before work begins.
Drafting or advisory
Contracts, policies, notices, or inquiry frameworks prepared or reviewed with a clear issues list for your HR team.
Implementation support
Guidance on roll-out, Internal Committee training, employee acknowledgements, and separation execution.
Dispute representation
Conciliation, labour court, and related proceedings if claims arise after separation or during employment.
Sectors
Industries We Serve
Sector context shapes how we structure terms, allocate risk, and advise on regulatory exposure.
- Startups & SMEs
- Professional Services
- Retail & Hospitality
- Manufacturing & Logistics
- IT & Outsourcing
- NGOs & Education
Our team
Lead Counsel for This Practice
Suresh Katri
Founder & Managing Partner
Employment contracts, workplace compliance, and labour dispute strategy for Maharashtra employers.
5+ years advising employers and employees on workplace matters
Ready to discuss a workplace matter?
Same-week consultations available. Speak with our employment team about contracts, POSH, termination, or a labour dispute.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Practical answers on hiring, policies, POSH, termination, and labour disputes in Maharashtra.
Employers are typically subject to central labour statutes plus the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act and related rules, alongside contract terms.
- Applicability depends on workforce size, industry, and wage thresholds
- Registration and renewals may be required under state law
- We map obligations to your specific business model
Get in Touch
Connect with our legal team, send a message, or book your preferred consultation slot today.
