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The past decade has seen Indian businesses, take to newer business models to meet the ever-changing demands of the consumer efficiently. Therefore, to suit these business models, organizations introduced newer forms of engagement that did not always fit within the four corners of traditional employment

Securities Exchange Board of India ("SEBI") issued a circular "Safer participation of retail investors in algorithmic trading" dated February 04, 2025, which aimed at ensuring safer participation of retail investors...

If your business operates across borders, compliance in India is now a moving, overlapping system. What used to be handled separately by legal, HR, and finance teams is now deeply interconnected.

On 21 November 2025, the Government of India (GOI) announced the immediate implementation of four major pieces of labour legislation: Code on Wages, 2019 (Wage Code); Industrial Relations Code...

Employment contracts are fundamental in defining the relationship between employers and employees and outlining the terms of employment such as role, compensation, dispute resolution, duties, termination, etc.

The platform-based gig economy has emerged as one of the fastest-growing labour markets in India, with the workforce projected to increase significantly over the coming decade. Women constitute a growing share of this workforce, attracted by the promise of flexible working hours, greater autonomy and economic independence.

Domestic workers form an integral part of India's informal workforce, yet they remain one of the most vulnerable and marginalized groups in terms of legal protections and labor rights.

The question of determining a public servant's date of birth has long occupied a central place in Indian service jurisprudence.

Restrictive covenants remain central to Indian employment law debates, given the country's persistently high attrition rate, 17.4% in 2024, marginally improved yet still a significant concern for businesses and corporations.

The Government of Maharashtra, vide notification dated August 04, 2025, has released the details of minimum wages applicable to employees working in Shops and Commercial Establishments...

The Supreme Court's judgment in Sudhanshu Kardam v. Comptroller and Auditor General of India (2026 INSC 232) addresses an important issue concerning the implementation of disability rights in public employment...

Welcome to the first edition of the e-Bulletin (Volume VII) brought to you by the Employment, Labour and Benefits practice group of Khaitan & Co.

Temporary Employment Practices are Meant for Short-term Requirements

In one of the most significant and awaited legislative developments in India's labour landscape, the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India ("Ministry") has notified the implementation...

In the ever-evolving business environment, companies increasingly rely on business strategies such as Corporate Restructuring and Mergers and Acquisitions ("M&A") to drive into growth and expansion of their businesses.

This January newsletter covers categories of updates relating to labour, environment, corporate and industry specific laws. Submission of annual report under POSH Act...

The rights of persons with disabilities (PwDs) in public employment are protected not merely as a matter of welfare, but as a constitutional and statutory mandate...