Description
Hire and exit staff on documents that match the Labour Codes
The four Labour Codes came into force on 21 November 2025, and the Central Rules followed in May 2026. Appointment letters are now a statutory duty, the 50 percent wages rule changes salary structures, final wages are due within two working days, and fixed-term employees get pro rata gratuity after one year. This set gives you a clear guide to these changes and eleven ready-to-fill formats drafted afresh for Indian law.
What is inside
- Guide: Labour Codes in force and Central and State rules, the compulsory appointment letter under the OSH Code, worker versus employee versus consultant, the definition of wages and the 50 percent rule with a worked example, payment deadlines, probation, notice and retrenchment, fixed-term employment and gratuity, leave and benefits.
- Restrictive covenants explained: why post-exit non-competes fail under section 27 of the Indian Contract Act, and how to protect the business with in-term restrictions, garden leave, non-solicitation, confidentiality and IP clauses, with the leading Supreme Court decisions.
- IP ownership for employees and consultants under the Copyright Act and Patents Act, and handling employee data under the DPDP Act, 2023 and DPDP Rules, 2025.
- Formats: offer letter with CTC annexure; appointment letter (permanent) with statutory particulars schedule; fixed-term employment contract; full employment agreement for a professional or manager with IP assignment and confidentiality; consultant or independent contractor agreement; mutual NDA; one-way NDA; experience certificate; relieving letter; resignation acceptance letter with exit checklist; full and final settlement statement and acknowledgement.
- Common mistakes and an 11-point checklist before issuing any document.
Up to date
Reflects the law as on 18 October 2026, including the Labour Codes and the Central Rules notified in May 2026. State rules may add requirements; the guide shows what to check.
Format and delivery
- Editable Word file (.docx) and a 42 page PDF.
- Instant download from My account after payment. Download links stay valid for one year, up to 10 downloads.
- Free updates within that year if the law changes.
Who it is for
Start-up founders, small and medium businesses, HR professionals, advocates drafting for employer clients, and law students who want practical employment drafting skills.
Model formats and general guidance only. Not legal advice. Licensed for the buyer’s personal use; sharing or resale is not permitted.
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