Labour
Technology companies face distinctive employment and workforce challenges – from structuring compensation for distributed teams to navigating the regulatory implications of the gig economy and contractor classifications. Vectis Law advises on the full spectrum of employment and labour law as it applies to technology businesses, with particular focus on the areas where technology and work intersect: remote work policies, ESOPs, contractor versus employee classification, and the new Labour Codes. We understand that talent is a technology company's most valuable asset and that employment structures must attract, retain, and protect while maintaining compliance.
Key Services
- Employment agreement drafting (offer letters, appointment letters, separation agreements)
- ESOP/ESPS design, implementation, and grant documentation
- Contractor versus employee classification analysis
- Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act compliance
- Workplace policy drafting (remote work, BYOD, acceptable use, social media)
- Labour Code compliance assessment and transition planning
- Non-compete and restrictive covenant structuring
- Employee grievance and disciplinary procedure advisory
Regulatory Landscape
India's labour regulatory framework is undergoing a significant transformation with the Labour Codes 2020, comprising the Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Social Security Code, and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code. These operate alongside state-specific Shops and Establishments Acts, the POSH Act 2013, the Payment of Bonus Act 1965, the Employees' Provident Funds Act 1952, and the Payment of Gratuity Act 1972. We help technology companies navigate both the existing regime and the transition to the new Labour Codes.
Who We Serve
Our labour practice serves technology startups structuring initial employment frameworks, scaling companies implementing ESOPs, platform companies with gig workforce considerations, companies with distributed and remote teams, and businesses navigating Labour Code transitions. We work with companies from their first hire through to complex workforce restructuring and compliance programmes.