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✅ What: HR Policies, Employee Handbooks, POSH Compliance, Gig/Hybrid Rules
✅ Where: Chennai & Tamil Nadu (local laws + Labour Codes 2025)
✅ Why: Avoid penalties, improve retention, reduce disputes
✅ Cost: From ₹4,999 (startups) → Custom for enterprises
✅ Guarantee: Penalty-Free – we fix compliance errors at no extra cost
✅ Extras: Free HR Policy Checklist (PDF) + 15-min Consultation

⚠️ Why HR Policies Are Non-Negotiable in 2025

Running a business in Chennai in 2025 isn’t only about payroll and profits. Without a clear, updated HR policy framework, you risk:

❌ Non-compliance penalties under Labour Codes 2025, Tamil Nadu Shops & Establishments, POSH, PF/ESI.

❌ Workplace disputes – attendance, overtime, misconduct, or wage confusion.

❌ Employee dissatisfaction due to unclear leave, promotions, or grievance procedures.

❌ Hiring struggles – today’s workforce demands fairness, clarity, and hybrid flexibility.

📜 The New Labour Codes (2025)

India’s labour laws were consolidated into 4 Labour Codes, replacing 29 older acts.

Code on Wages → Uniform pay rules, overtime, equal remuneration.
Code on Social Security → PF/ESI expansion + gig worker protections.
Code on Industrial Relations → New rules for disputes, layoffs, Trade Union, fixed-term contracts
Code on Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions (OSH) → Workplace safety, health audits, and working hour reforms.

👉 If your policies are still based on pre-2020 frameworks, you are already at risk of penalties and inspection observations.

📌 Chennai Example: In 2024, a Guindy-based engineering unit was fined ₹75,000 for outdated leave and overtime provisions not aligned with the Code on Wages.

📘 What We Deliver – HR Policy Services

Unlike generic HR consultants, we focus on compliance-driven HR policies for Chennai-based organizations.

Tailored HR Policy Drafting → Industry-specific sets for IT, manufacturing, hospitals, retail.
Employee Handbooks → Cover recruitment, leave, conduct, appraisal, grievance redressal.
POSH Compliance → ICC setup for 10+ employees, mandatory under law
Hybrid & Gig Worker Guidelines → For flexible schedules and social security alignment.
Annual HR Audits & Updates → Ensure ongoing compliance with Labour Codes + Tamil Nadu rules.
Training & Rollout Support → Workshops for managers, acknowledgment forms for employees.
Penalty-Free Guarantee → If we miss compliance, we fix at no charge.

✅ Essential HR Policies Every Chennai Business Must Have (2025)

Here’s a 2025 HR Policy Checklist:

Policy Type	Why It Matters
Employment Contracts ✅	Defines roles, probation, termination terms.
Leave & Holiday Policy ✅	Includes sick, earned, maternity (26 weeks), paternity.
Attendance & Working Hours ✅	Covers hybrid work, overtime, flexible shifts.
Code of Conduct & Ethics ✅	Prevents conflicts of interest, misuse of IT.
POSH Policy ✅	Mandatory prevention of sexual harassment + ICC
Performance & Promotion Policy ✅	Transparent appraisal & growth cycle.
Grievance & Disciplinary Policy ✅	Complaint system + disciplinary steps.
Gig/Hybrid Worker Policy 🆕	As per Social Security Code 2025.
Data Protection & IT Use Policy 🆕	Remote work, email rules, cyber security.
Health & Safety Policy ✅	OSH Code 2025 compliance.
Resignation & Exit Policy ✅	F&F settlement, notice period, handover.

📥 Download Free HR Policy Checklist (PDF) — covers Tamil Nadu mandatory inclusions.

🔍 Our 6-Step HR Policy Process

Discovery & Assessment → Review business vertical, team size, compliance exposure.
Legal & Compliance Review → Labour Codes 2025 + Tamil Nadu Shops & Establishments Act, PF/ESI.
Drafting & Customization → Legally sound, yet employee-friendly.
Review & Feedback → Revisions included
Rollout Support → Training kits, acknowledgment forms, communication guidance
Annual Updates → Continuous compliance tracking & HR audit readiness.

💰 Transparent Pricing (No Hidden Fees)

Organisation Size	Fee (Excl. Govt Costs)	Includes
Startups (1–50 employees)	₹4,999	Core set: Employment, Leave, Conduct, Attendance, Termination
Mid-Tier (51–200)	₹9,999	All above + Grievance, Appraisal, IT/Data, POSH, Safety
Enterprise (200+)	Custom Quote	Full suite + audits, multi-location compliance, bespoke policies

✅ All packages include Penalty-Free Guarantee.
📩 Free checklist + 15-min consultation included.

❌ Common Mistakes Chennai Employers Make (and Fixes)

Using generic templates not aligned with Tamil Nadu laws.
Missing POSH compliance → risk of ₹50,000+ fines and license cancellation
Ignoring gig/hybrid worker rules under Social Security Code.
Not collecting employee acknowledgments → policies unenforceable in court.
Outdated leave/overtime policies → inspection penalties.

👉 Solution: We deliver Tamil Nadu-specific, audit-ready HR frameworks.

🌟 Success Stories in Chennai

📍 IT Startup, OMR → Designed full handbook for 30 staff → 20% retention boost.
📍 Retail Chain, T. Nagar → Attendance & grievance policy rollout → 35% drop in absenteeism.
📍 Ambattur Factory → Updated safety & conduct policies → Zero penalties during inspection.

🏢 Industry-Specific Policy Needs (Chennai 2025)

IT & ITES (OMR, Guindy): Hybrid work, cybersecurity, moonlighting clauses.
Manufacturing (Ambattur, Sriperumbudur): Shift rosters, health & safety audits.
Construction (Tambaram, Perungudi): Contractor compliance, safety kits, accident redressal
Healthcare (T. Nagar, Velachery hospitals): Patient data confidentiality, emergency protocols
Retail & Hospitality: POSH, flexible shifts, grievance handling.

📌 One-size-fits-all policies fail → policies must reflect industry risk + workforce style.

📊 Case for Updated HR Policies

Retention: Clear policies reduce attrition by 15–25% (HR benchmarking 2024).
Audits: Audit-ready registers prevent penalties during inspections.
Culture: Transparent handbooks improve engagement and trust.
Legal Protection: Proper disciplinary & grievance procedures protect employers in court.