Complete Guide to Hiring in India

Everything You Need to Know About Indian Employment

Comprehensive information about employment law, benefits, payroll, and business setup in India

India's Labor Reform Bill 2020

India consolidated 29 existing laws into four comprehensive labor codes, ensuring all workers enjoy the same protections:

The Code on Wages

Encompasses four laws including Payment of Wages Act, Minimum Wages Act, and Payment of Bonus Act

Industrial Relations Code

Encompasses three laws governing employer-employee relationships

Occupational Safety Code

Encompasses 13 laws covering health, safety, and working conditions

Code on Social Security

Encompasses nine laws covering social security benefits

Employment Contracts & Termination

Contract Types

  • • Fixed-term contracts
  • • Permanent employment
  • • Temporary/probationary contracts

Fixed-term employees receive same benefits as permanent employees after 3 months.

Termination Requirements

  • • Valid reason required (no "at-will" employment)
  • • Warning and fair hearing typically required
  • • One month notice period common
  • • Severance: 15 days' wages per year of service
Working Hours & Overtime

Standard Work Week

6 Days

Monday-Friday + Half Saturday

Daily Hours

8-9 Hours

Maximum per day

Overtime Rate

2x

Normal hourly rate