Labour Law Lawyer in Mulund, Mumbai and Thane

A labour law lawyer advises employees, workers and employers on wages, termination, industrial disputes and compliance. DM Legal Services, led by Advocate Deepak M. Tiwari, represents clients in labour and employment matters in Mulund, Mumbai and Thane.

India’s New Labour Codes

Four labour codes were brought into force from 21 November 2025: the Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020 and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. They replaced many earlier central laws, including the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, the Employees’ Provident Funds Act, 1952 and the Factories Act, 1948. Rules and procedures are being notified and updated by the Centre and the States, so we check the current position before advising. Read our practice notes on each code in the legal content library.

Matters We Handle for Employees and Workers

• Termination and retrenchment: wrongful dismissal, forced resignation, retrenchment compensation and reinstatement claims
• Wages and dues: unpaid or delayed salary, overtime, bonus, leave encashment and full and final settlement
• Gratuity, provident fund and ESI: non-payment, wrong calculation or non-deposit of contributions
• Fixed-term and contract employment: rights of fixed-term employees and contract labour
• Disciplinary action: show-cause notices, domestic inquiries and punishment
• Unfair labour practices: victimisation and interference with union rights under the applicable Maharashtra law

Matters We Handle for Employers

• Employment contracts, standing orders, policies and HR documentation
• Disciplinary inquiries, terminations and retrenchment procedure
• Compliance with the wage, social security, safety and registration requirements under the four codes and Maharashtra laws such as the Shops and Establishments Act
• POSH compliance, including the Internal Committee
• Replies to labour authority notices, conciliation and industrial disputes
• Strikes, lockouts and settlements with unions

Key Changes Employers and Employees Should Know

• Under the Industrial Relations Code, the threshold for prior government permission for retrenchment and closure and for applying standing orders has been raised to 300 workers.
• Workers must give notice before a strike, and strikes are restricted during conciliation and tribunal proceedings.
• Fixed-term employees are entitled to gratuity on a pro-rata basis after one year of continuous service.
• Employers must provide appointment letters, pay wages on time and maintain statutory registers.

These points summarise the position as reported and may differ by state rules and later notifications. Please confirm the current rules for your case.

Where Labour Disputes Are Decided

Depending on the issue, a dispute may go to conciliation, a Labour Court or Industrial Tribunal, the Industrial Court under Maharashtra law for unfair labour practices, the authority for payment of wages or gratuity, the provident fund or ESI authorities, or the High Court by way of a writ petition. The right forum and the time limit for approaching it depend on the facts, so early advice matters.

Labour law lawyer in Mulund, Mumbai and Thane

Choosing the right labour law lawyer starts with understanding your documents and your options. At DM Legal Services in Mulund West, our labour law lawyer services are available to clients in Mulund, Mumbai and Thane. A labour law lawyer can review your papers, explain the procedure and tell you what to expect. You can read the relevant statutes on the India Code website, or send us your legal question. Whether you are only exploring options or ready to proceed, it helps to speak to a labour law lawyer before you sign or file anything. A local labour law lawyer also understands the courts and offices in Mulund, Mumbai and Thane.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can an employer terminate me without notice or a reason?

It depends on your contract, your category of employment and the applicable law. Many terminations without proper notice, compensation or inquiry can be challenged. Keep your appointment letter, salary slips and termination letter.

When am I entitled to gratuity?

Generally after five years of continuous service, and the law now provides a pro-rata entitlement after one year for fixed-term employees. The amount is based on your last drawn wages and years of service.

What can I do if my salary or dues are not paid?

Send a written demand, keep records of your attendance and payment history, and approach the proper authority or court if the employer does not pay. An advocate can advise on the right forum and send a legal notice.

Do the old laws like the Industrial Disputes Act still apply?

Most earlier central labour laws were replaced by the four labour codes from 21 November 2025. Old cases and transitional matters may still follow earlier provisions, so the answer depends on the dispute.

Do you act for both employers and employees?

Yes, but never for both sides in the same matter.

Areas We Serve: Mulund, Mumbai and Thane

Our office is opposite Mulund Railway Station (West), so we are easily reachable for clients in Mulund East and West, Bhandup, Nahur, Vikhroli, Kanjurmarg, Ghatkopar and Thane (including Naupada, Wagle Estate and Ghodbunder Road), as well as across Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. We act before labour authorities, Labour Courts, Industrial Tribunals and the High Court as the matter requires.

Speak to an Advocate in Mulund

If you are an employee facing a dispute or an employer needing compliance advice, book a consultation and bring your employment documents. Please use the contact page or call 9076171234. Office: 504, 5th Floor, Shree Samarth Plaza, R.R.T. Road, Opposite Mulund Railway Station (West), Mumbai – 400080. See also our employment lawyer page for employer and employee matters.

Disclaimer: This page is for general information only. It is not legal advice and does not create an advocate-client relationship. Every case depends on its facts, and laws and court practice change. Please consult an advocate before acting on any information here.