Experienced Labour Lawyer in Mumbai | White & Brief

Core Areas of Practice

Our practice areas encompassing labour and employment regulations handled from our Mumbai office include:

• Employment Contracts & Documentation: Drafting, reviewing, and structuring employment agreements, consultancy arrangements, and secondment contracts tailored to corporate operations in Mumbai.

• Workplace Policies & Compliance: Assisting organizations in formulating, reviewing, and aligning internal HR policies, employee handbooks, and standard operating procedures with statutory obligations applicable in Maharashtra.

• Wage and Statutory Compliance: Advising on legal requirements concerning wages, hours of work, provident funds, gratuity, and other employee benefits under applicable central and state statutes.

• Internal Audits and Investigations: Conducting objective workplace audits and assisting management with internal inquiries and regulatory compliance reviews for establishments in Mumbai.

• Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH): Advising establishments in Mumbai on statutory mandates under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act), including Internal Committee (IC) structures and process guidance.

• Trade Secret and Non-Compete Frameworks: Advising on the drafting and legal boundaries of non-disclosure agreements, confidentiality clauses, and non-compete provisions under Indian contract law.

• Trade Unions and Industrial Relations: Advising employers on matters concerning trade unions, industrial disputes, disciplinary proceedings, and statutory settlements before relevant authorities in Mumbai.

• Employment Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Representing clients before judicial and quasi-judicial forums in Mumbai, including the Bombay High Court, Labour Courts, Industrial Tribunals, and other adjudicatory bodies in employment-related disputes.

• Immigration & Foreign Personnel: Advising foreign corporate entities and expatriate employees in Mumbai on regulatory compliance concerning employment and immigration laws.

Professional Affiliations & Contact Information

• Office Address: 61A, 62A & 63A, Mittal Court “A” Wing, Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400021, India

• Telephone: +91-2240059911

• Email: info@whiteandbrief.com

Key Highlights

• Provided guidance to an MNC on fixed-term employment contracts, assisting in drafting contracts for both senior executives and junior employees
• Drafted critical legal documents, including suits, petitions, and criminal complaints, for a prominent e-commerce platform, while representing them in courts like the Delhi High Court, Supreme Court, and other tribunals
• Assisted clients with trade union matters, disciplinary proceedings, employee rights, labour disputes, industrial actions, and statutory benefits such as provident funds and gratuity

Approach at White & Brief – Advocates and Solicitors

Our commitment to excellence in labour and employment law extends to proactive support and tailored strategies for our clients. We recognize the importance of regulatory compliance and workplace harmony in building sustainable businesses. At White & Brief – Advocates and Solicitors, our expert team is equipped to handle every facet of Indian labour laws, ensuring seamless legal support and practical solutions for all your employment law needs.

The Labour Codes: what changed for employers

The four Labour Codes came into force on 21 November 2025, and final central rules were notified on 8 May 2026.

• Wages: one definition across the Codes. Where excluded components exceed 50% of remuneration, the excess is added back to wages.
• Exit: wages are payable within two working days of removal, dismissal, resignation or retrenchment.
• Fixed-term employees: gratuity after one year of service.
• Restructuring: prior government permission for layoff, retrenchment and closure applies from 300 workers (earlier 100), and standing orders apply from 300 workers.
• Maharashtra: state statutes, including the Shops and Establishments Act, 2017 and the MRTU & PULP Act, 1971, continue to apply alongside the Codes.

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Our Labour and Employment Expert

Kanan Chawda is a Partner at White & Brief and an NLU Ranchi alumna with over 8 years of experience in dispute resolution, commercial litigation, and regulatory advisory. She specializes in:

• Arbitration & NCLT Litigation

• Civil & Commercial Litigation

• Labour & Employment Matters

• IBC & IPR Advisory

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