India: Contract of Employment

Indian courts have consistently upheld confidentiality obligations while striking down post-employment non-compete clauses, but the enforceability of these protections depends on precise contractual drafting and demonstrable evidence of misuse. This analysis examines landmark cases that define the boundaries between protectable trade secrets and an employee's general skills, revealing what businesses must establish to secure legal protection when confidential information is compromised.

India has slowly moved away from the 29 central labour legislations with consolidation and introduction of the four Labour Codes (which came into force on November 21, 2025) with the objective of modernising and simplifying the regulatory landscape.

Analysis of the Supreme Court’s ruling that the principal employer does not automatically bear gratuity liability for contract labour and that the Controlling Authority cannot decide disputed employer liability under the gratuity law.

Payroll in the UAE carries a weight that many business owners underestimate until something goes wrong. A late salary transfer or a rejected file isn't just an internal issue. It's a compliance event that MoHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation) tracks and acts on. Every employer running payroll here has to route wages through the Wage Protection System. Getting that process right consistently, month after month, matters just as much as getting it right once.

India's workforce has undergone a significant transformation over the last decade, driven by the rapid growth of digital platforms, app-based services, and independent contracting. Food delivery executives, ride-hailing drivers, freelance professionals, home-service providers, and numerous other workers now operate outside the traditional employer-employee relationship.

Strong corporate governance extends beyond financial reporting to encompass employment-related risks and compliance. As India's employment laws evolve with new Labour Codes, organizations must implement robust governance practices that promote legal compliance, ethical decision-making, and workplace accountability to reduce disputes and strengthen business resilience.

Launching a new business involves more than product development, funding and customer acquisition. One of the most valuable assets a company builds over time is its brand identity. Business names, logos, slogans...

The Indian employment landscape has undergone significant transformation with the formal recognition of Fixed-Term Employment under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 and Code on Social Security, 2020. As businesses increasingly adopt flexible workforce models across manufacturing, IT, retail, and e-commerce sectors, understanding the legal framework, employee rights, and corporate compliance obligations becomes essential to avoid disputes and maintain transparent employer-employee relationships.

The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (Act No. 35 of 2020) came into force on 21st November, 2025, consolidating three foundational labour statutes. The Code represents a significant structural...