Concordlegal undertakes professional legal work relating to domestic enquiries, disciplinary proceedings and employment-related disputes, including matters concerning employee misconduct, breach of service conditions, workplace discipline, suspension, termination and disciplinary action.
The practice encompasses legal drafting, advisory, enquiry-related work and representation under the applicable Industrial Relations Code, 2020, Standing Orders, service rules, employment contracts and other applicable labour and employment laws.
Drafting, review and legal vetting of show cause notices, charge-sheets, statements of allegations and disciplinary communications.
Legal advice and documentation relating to suspension pending disciplinary proceedings and applicable subsistence allowance requirements.
Professional assistance in domestic enquiry proceedings, including enquiry notices, appointment of Enquiry Officers and Presenting Officers, conduct of hearings, examination of witnesses, documentary evidence and enquiry records.
Preparation, examination and legal review of enquiry findings and reports for consideration by the Disciplinary Authority.
Legal advice concerning disciplinary orders and penalties, including warning, censure, suspension, withholding of increments, reduction in rank, demotion, dismissal, discharge and other permissible disciplinary action.
Interpretation and application of Standing Orders, service rules, disciplinary codes, employment contracts and workplace policies in matters concerning misconduct and disciplinary proceedings.
Legal advice and documentation concerning dismissal, discharge or other termination of employment following disciplinary proceedings.
Representation and legal assistance in disputes arising from domestic enquiries and disciplinary action, including proceedings before Conciliation Officers, Labour Authorities, Labour Courts and Industrial Tribunals.
Legal work relating to challenges concerning enquiry findings, disciplinary orders, punishment and consequential employment disputes before competent forums.
The practice extends from the initial disciplinary action and charge-sheet through domestic enquiry, enquiry findings, disciplinary orders and subsequent employment or industrial proceedings, depending upon the circumstances of the matter.
Concordlegal also undertakes related legal drafting, advisory and representation in disciplinary and employment disputes.
The information on this page identifies an area of professional legal practice of Concordlegal and does not constitute legal advice in relation to any particular matter.