KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

• Identify where HR practices commonly go wrong
• Understand the legal vs. common practice gap
• Draft compliant employment contracts & documentation
• Manage misconduct and discipline with due process
• Execute termination legally and defensibly
• Navigate statutory compliance (PF, ESI, gratuity, wages, leave)
• Build strong documentation & evidence for dispute defence
• Conduct an HR risk audit and create an actionable plan

Session 1: HR Compliance – What Really Creates Legal Risk

• Where companies actually go wrong in HR
• Legal vs “common practice” gap
• Cost of non-compliance (cases, penalties, reputation)
• Key risk areas: hiring, documentation, termination

 

Session 2: Hiring & Employment Documentation – Getting the Basics Right

• Offer letters vs appointment letters
• Must-have clauses in employment contracts
• Probation, confirmation, and extensions
• Background checks & legal considerations
• Documentation errors that weaken employer position

 

Session 3: Managing Employee Misconduct & Discipline

• What qualifies as misconduct
• Difference: misconduct vs poor performance
• Verbal warnings vs written warnings
• Show-cause notice: when and how
• Step-by-step domestic enquiry process
• Role of enquiry officer

Session 4: Termination Without Legal Risk (Core Session)

• When termination is legally valid vs risky
• Types: misconduct, non-performance, redundancy
• Retrenchment rules & compensation
• Handling resignations & forced exits
• Settlement agreements
• Documentation required before termination

 

Session 5: Statutory Compliance Every HR Must Get Right

• PF, ESI, gratuity basics (practical view)
• Wage compliance issues
• Leave and working hours
• Contractor / third-party employee risks
• Common compliance mistakes

 

Session 6: Documentation & Evidence – Your Best Legal Defence

• Importance of records in disputes
• Email, WhatsApp, internal notes as evidence
• Performance documentation
• Disciplinary records
• What weakens your case in court

 

Session 7: HR Risk Audit & Action Plan

• Open Q&A Session: Addressing Real HR Compliance Challenges

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

 

This workshop is designed for professionals responsible for people management, workplace governance, and HR compliance, including:

• HR Managers and HR Heads

• Compliance and Administration Teams

• Business and Functional Managers responsible for managing teams

• SME Owners and Founders handling HR decisions

• Legal and Compliance Professionals advising on employment matters

• Industrial Relations and Labour Compliance Officers

• Payroll and HR Operations Professionals

• Startup Founders and Growing Businesses formalising HR systems

The workshop is particularly valuable for organisations looking to strengthen their HR processes and reduce exposure to employment disputes and regulatory penalties.

SUBATHRA MYLSAMY 

Managing Partner, AK Mylsamy & Associates LLP

 

Ms. Subathra Mylsamy brings over two decades of legal excellence to India’s legal landscape. Her expertise spans over corporate & cyber tech laws, privacy, and AI governance along with intellectual property rights, As an AI governance professional and Chairperson of the AI Ethics Committee of the Applied AI Association India Chapter, she is a recognised voice. In the world of dynamic legal developments she is an established speaker, engaging federations and corporates. Her leadership seamlessly blends legal depth with technological foresight.

 

As an AI Governance professional, she has designed and led multiple high-impact workshops and executive programs that bridge the gap between AI innovation and regulatory accountability. Her work focuses on translating complex AI and technology risks into practical governance frameworks for businesses, institutions, and policymakers

 

Vision & Thought Leadership
Subathra Mylsamy believes that sustainable innovation lies in aligning technology, law, and ethics. Her work focuses on enabling responsible AI adoption, strong digital governance, and regulatory resilience, helping businesses innovate with confidence while safeguarding trust, compliance, and societal impact. She brings a pragmatic, future-focused perspective to how organisations navigate emerging technologies in an increasingly regulated digital economy.