Probation period rules in India startups consistently get wrong
Probation in India gives you the right to exit an employee early, but only when it is documented in a signed employment agreement before they join. Without that clause, you have no legal protection, even if both sides agreed it was a trial period. Probation period rules in India do not protect you automatically. They […]
Non-compete clauses in India: what works, what does not, and what protects you
Non-compete clauses in India are one of the most misused tools in employment contracts. Most founders include them as a standard line in every offer letter. The intention is clear — retain good people longer, and if they do leave, make sure they cannot walk straight into a competitor and use everything they learned against you. That […]
Top 5 Legal Steps to Handle Absconding Employees in India
Absconding employees demand clarity, not rushed decisions. If you are dealing with an employee who has stopped reporting to work without notice, your response needs to balance operational urgency with legal discipline. Acting too quickly can create disputes. Waiting too long can disrupt business continuity. This guide is designed as a practical, tactical walkthrough. It focuses […]
5 Hidden Leave Policy Mistakes Costing Companies Lakhs in 2026
Why Your Leave Policy May Already Be Non-Compliant If your leave policy has not been reviewed recently, there is a strong chance it no longer aligns with current leave policy compliance expectations in India. Most issues flagged during inspections are not deliberate violations. They are the result of outdated templates, unclear clauses, or assumptions carried forward […]
What HRs Miss When Drafting an Employment Agreement (Without ESOPs)
The fastest way that an organization can run into avoidable legal trouble is not through complex policies; it usually begins with a simple employment agreement that no one reviewed carefully or that was copied from the internet. This happens most often with an employment agreement which does not have standard ESOP related clauses. This is […]
