A. Structuring & Implementing Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) & Equity Incentives
- Designing and implementing Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs), Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Phantom Stock Plans.
- Advising on cross-border grant of ESOPs. Advising on SEBI (Share-Based Employee Benefits Regulations) and RBI foreign exchange laws for ESOPs offered to overseas employees.
- Advising on equity-linked compensation structures for startups, private companies, and listed entities.
- Ensuring SEBI, Companies Act, and tax law compliance for stock-based incentives.
B. ESOP Agreements & Tax Compliance Advisory
- Drafting ESOP policies & agreements, grant letters, and vesting schedules.
- Advising on employee taxation, capital gains implications, and tax-efficient structuring of stock-based benefits.
- Assisting with ESOP implementation for cross-border employees and expatriates.
C. Employee Benefits Structuring & Compliance
- Structuring employee benefits, including:
- Health insurance, gratuity, provident fund (PF), and employee wellness programs.
- Bonuses, retention incentives, and flexible compensation structures.
- Conducting compliance audits for employee benefit schemes under labour and tax laws.
- Advising on non-compete and confidentiality clauses tied to employee benefits.
- Social Security Code Compliance for PF, Gratuity & ESI – Ensuring alignment with new mandatory employer contributions for fixed-term employees and gig workers.
- Employee Compensation & Wage Code Compliance – Advising on statutory structuring of bonuses, minimum wages, and payment cycles under the Wage Code.
- Gratuity & Social Security for Gig Workers – Structuring contributions for gig and platform workers under the Social Security Code.
D. Compliance with Employer-Sponsored Wellness & Healthcare Programs
- Ensuring compliance with employee healthcare, wellness, and social security schemes.
- Advising on labour law obligations for maternity benefits, leave policies, and retirement plans.
- Structuring corporate wellness policies aligned with employment law.
- Mandatory Health & Safety Compliance Under OSH Code – Ensuring employee wellness programs align with occupational safety laws, including workplace ergonomics, mental health support, and pandemic response policies.
E. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Drafting CSR policies and project implementation agreements in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013.
- Advising on eligible CSR activities, including education, skill development, environmental sustainability, and social impact programs.
- Structuring CSR projects with NGOs, social enterprises, and government partnerships.
- Assisting with CSR reporting obligations, board approvals, and regulatory filings.
- Ensuring CSR spending compliance, including mandatory 2% CSR contributions under Indian law.
- Advising on disclosure obligations and impact assessment reporting.
G. Workforce Development & Diversity-Focused CSR Initiatives
- Advising on CSR initiatives tied to workforce development, including:
- Employee upskilling and training programs.
- Diversity and inclusion initiatives for women, differently-abled individuals, and
underprivileged communities. - Internship and apprenticeship programs linked to CSR spending.
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