Comprehensive Legal Solutions for Workplace Compliance & Employee Management
Managing a workforce comes with legal obligations and risks, making compliance with employment laws, workplace policies, and labor regulations essential for business success. Whether you’re hiring, managing remote teams, drafting contracts, handling disputes, or ensuring compliance with employment laws, expert legal guidance ensures smooth HR operations and risk mitigation. At Avvocats & Partners LLP, we provide comprehensive labor and employment law services for startups and SMBs in India, the U.S., and Canada, helping businesses maintain legally compliant and productive workplaces.
Why Employment Law Compliance is Critical for Businesses
• Prevents workplace disputes related to hiring, termination, and employee rights.
• Ensures compliance with wage laws, benefits, and employee protections.
• Protects businesses from lawsuits involving wrongful termination, discrimination, and harassment.
• Supports remote workforce management across multiple jurisdictions.
- Employment Contracts & HR Policies
- Workplace Compliance & Labor Law Advisory
- Employee Disputes, Termination & Litigation
- Remote Work & Global Employment Compliance
A U.S.-based SaaS startup expanded its workforce by hiring remote employees in India and Canada but faced compliance challenges with local labor laws, payroll regulations, and termination policies.
Our Solution:
• Drafted employment contracts compliant with Indian and Canadian labor laws.
• Structured severance & termination clauses to prevent wrongful dismissal claims.
• Provided Employer of Record (EOR) solutions to streamline payroll and benefits compliance.
Outcome: The startup successfully managed its global workforce, avoiding labor disputes and ensuring full compliance with local employment laws.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) by Startups
Yes! However, employment contracts must comply with local labor laws to avoid misclassification and tax issues. Our team can help structure legally sound agreements.
Notice periods vary by province and employment contracts. Without a contract, employees are entitled to statutory severance pay under the Employment Standards Act (ESA).
In India, non-compete clauses post-employment are generally unenforceable under Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872. In the U.S., enforceability depends on state laws. We help draft enforceable agreements.
An employee handbook should cover company policies, workplace conduct, anti-harassment guidelines, leave policies, and termination procedures. We create customized employee handbooks for startups.
Lawyers in
Labour and Employment
Keshav Singh
Founder & Partner
Annette H. Kabia
Strategic Partner US – IP
Jimmy Lai
Strategic Partner US – Immigration
