HR documentation and payroll
Employment agreements and HR documentation in India
We prepare documents for every stage, from offer letters and onboarding to salary reviews, transfers and offboarding. We review legal matters with a specialist.
How we can help
- At hiring, we prepare offer letters, appointment letters and employment agreements. We confirm the role, pay, workplace, probation, hours and leave.
- During employment, we prepare confirmation letters after probation, appraisal letters, salary revision or increment letters, promotion and transfer letters, and amendments.
- We help draft HR notices, requests for explanations and disciplinary letters based on the facts and applicable rules.
- On exit, we prepare resignation acknowledgements, termination documents, relieving and experience letters, and final settlement paperwork.
Frequently asked questions
Does an offer letter count as an employment agreement?
An accepted offer letter can create contractual obligations depending on its wording, conditions and how the parties accepted the terms. We also check whether a prescribed appointment letter or a detailed employment agreement is required.
How does an appointment letter differ from an employment agreement?
An appointment letter records the hire and key terms. A fuller agreement can cover duties, confidentiality, intellectual property and termination. We check the documents and format required for each employer.
Do appraisal letters and increment letters serve the same purpose?
An appraisal letter records the performance review. An increment letter confirms a pay change and when it takes effect. A resulting change in pay or role can be recorded together or separately.
How do relieving and experience letters differ?
A relieving letter confirms employment has ended and usually states the last working day. An experience letter confirms the period and role or nature of the work.
Can one template be used across states?
Basic clauses may be shared. We check working hours, leave, termination and documentation against the rules and employee category.
Can I stop an employee working for a competitor after leaving?
A general post-employment ban on joining a competitor is usually unenforceable in India. We assess permitted ways to protect confidential information and company rights.
Can I use a services agreement for someone who works as an employee?
The document’s title does not determine status. Actual working conditions matter, including supervision, working hours and control. We first identify the appropriate type of relationship.
Official sources
- Ministry of Labour & Employment · Labour code guidance
- India Code · Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code
- India Code · Indian Contract Act, sections 2, 7, 10 and 27
- Ministry of Labour & Employment · Appointment letter rules and form
We confirm requirements and timelines for your situation. See the general rules in the service terms.