Areas of Practice/Labour Law Audit & Risk Mitigation

Labour Law Audit & Risk Mitigation

Proactive identification of compliance gaps across all applicable Central and State labour and employment laws, followed by clear, actionable steps to close them, before they translate into penalties, litigation, or reputational risk. Our audit coverage spans every applicable statute, including the 4 new Labour Codes, and includes, but is not limited to:

Pan-India 4 Labour Codes Law-First Approach
What We Cover

Labour Code Audit

End to end review of compliance readiness under all four Labour Codes, namely the Codes on Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security, and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions.

Legacy to Labour Code Transition Audit

Review to confirm that obligations previously governed by erstwhile Central enactments now consolidated under the 4 Labour Codes continue to be met without gaps during the transition.

State Labour Law Audit

Review of compliance under State specific Shops and Establishments laws, Labour Welfare Fund legislations, Professional Tax laws, and State Factories Rules.

POSH Compliance Audit

Review of Internal Committee constitution, policy adequacy, and annual reporting compliance under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act.

Workforce Classification Review

Identifying misclassification risks between employees, contractors, consultants, and gig or platform workers.

Wage & Pay Equity Review

Review of wage structures, minimum wages, floor wage compliance, bonus eligibility, overtime, and pay equity across gender and role.

Social Security Audit

EPF, ESIC, gratuity, and maternity benefit compliance assessment.

Contract Labour Audit

Principal employer liability, contractor licensing, and documentation gap review.

ESOP & Incentive Scheme Audit

Review of employee stock option and incentive scheme documentation for legal compliance.

Factory & Establishment Safety Audit

Review of safety standards, welfare facilities, and working condition compliance under applicable Factories and Occupational Safety legislation.

Apprentices & Welfare Compliance Audit

Review of apprenticeship obligations and statutory welfare facility requirements such as creche, canteen, and rest room provisions.

M&A / Transaction Due Diligence

Employment and labour law due diligence in mergers, acquisitions, and business transfers.

Remediation Roadmap

Actionable steps, risk prioritization, and compliance correction strategies to close identified gaps.

This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Our audit scope is tailored to every applicable Central and State law based on the organization’s location, sector, and workforce structure.

We do not just flag risks. We help you fix them, with a prioritized roadmap your team can act on immediately.

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