Mumbai Webinar • Event report
IFCCI Webinar | Workforce Strategy:Conduct & Compliance
IFCCI under the aegis of IFCCI Industries Committee & in association with Khaitan & Co. organised a webinar on Workforce Strategy:Conduct & Compliance
The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry(IFCCI) under the aegis of IFCCI Industries Committee and in association with Khaitan & Co. successfully organised a webinar on Workforce Strategy: Conduct & Compliance on Thursday, August 8, 2025.
Ms. Tracy Fernandes, Senior Manager - Events and Memberships, set the context for the discussion and welcomed the speakers Mr. Avik Biswas, Partner, Khaitan & Co. and Ms. Ivana Chatterjee, Principal Associate, Khaitan and Co.
Key Takeaways include:
✔️ Restructuring Compliance
- A significant point was the legal difference between workmen and non-workmen, which affects rights and restructuring strategies.
Various tools were discussed, including voluntary retirement schemes (VRS), fixed-term contracts, and employee transfers. The emphasis was on procedural fairness, proper documentation, and compliance with all regulations.
✔️ Cross-Border Employment
- The session addressed the complex issues of global mobility, including tax implications, visa compliance, and social security obligations.
Indian employees working abroad should retain their EPF accounts to ensure continued social security coverage
✔️ Disciplinary Procedures and Grievances
- Organizations must enforce compliance with the POSH Act
A strong emphasis was placed on adhering to due process, ensuring impartiality, and maintaining legal integrity throughout these procedures.
The webinar concluded with an engaging Q&A session, which was very well received by all participants. We extend our sincere thanks to Khaitan & Co. for collaborating with us to make this session a success.
