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ROHITAASHV SINHA

ROHITAASHV SINHA

Partner, Employment & Labour, ARB Legal

Summary

Astute individual who provides legal counsel and support to clients. Skilled in researching and interpreting legal documents, resolving disputes and successfully negotiating settlements. Handles multiple tasks, prioritizes efficiently and meets tight deadlines.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Partner

ARB Legal
7 2023 - Current
  • Decide on various aspects relating to employment and labour matters including drafting ESOP policies, appointment and termination issues, and employment and contract-related policies
  • Conduct POSH and other labour law trainings, such as contract labour training and diversity policy training
  • Provide support to human resources teams in India by directly delivering employment law advice on a day-to-day basis including but not limited to handbooks, investigations etc
  • Work closely with compensation and benefits team of various companies and correct gaps in compliance with employment laws and regulations, considering the latest amendments in law, particularly with regard to gratuity payments, salary structuring viz
  • New labour codes, labour welfare etc
  • Advise on disciplinary matters and compliance requirements under various employment laws including but not limited to industrial employment standing orders, industrial disputes, shops and establishments act etc
  • Support the implementation of legal developments and initiatives, including reviewing related materials and drafting policies and procedures like dress code, attendance, working hours, over time, bonus
  • Appearing before various tribunals and courts in disputes relating to maternity benefits, employees insurance, accident claims relating to work, provident fund issues
  • Advise and support various HR teams and business leaders on organizational changes and their impact on employee-related issues.
  • Acting and conducting various internal and external investigations in matters relating to employee performance and harassment, performance issues, termination & misconduct aspects across various regions including but not limited to India, Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore & UAE


Head Legal

Blue Jay Finesse Private Limited / Stride Fintree Private Limited
09.2021 - 05.2023
  • Worked on various labour and employment matters relating to the transfer of employees and consultants, including termination benefits and legal notices for retrenched employees
  • Continuously monitored changes in laws and regulations, ensuring timely updates to company policies and procedures to maintain compliance.
  • Assisted with employee and consultant documentation across India, resolving employment and labour disputes before labour commissioners
  • Managed day-to-day contract compliance relating to loan agreements, investment agreements, IT, and cyber security agreements
  • Assisted in evolving employee handbooks and managing treatment of employees, including working hours, bonuses, and disciplinary issues
  • Resolved employment and contractor-related matters across multiple states, addressing social security, vendor-related contract issues, and applicability of new labour codes.
  • Drafted clear and concise employment agreements that outlined expectations for both employer and employee while minimizing potential liability risks.
  • Fostered a culture of compliance and ethical behavior by designing and implementing comprehensive training programs for employees.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional departments to develop policies that mitigate risk while supporting business objectives.
  • Supported merger and acquisition initiatives by coordinating due diligence efforts, drafting transaction documents, and managing post-closing integration activities.
  • Ensured global compliance with data privacy regulations through developing comprehensive policies and employee training programs.

Associate Partner

Agarwal Jetley & Co.
07.2018 - 08.2021
  • Handled employment and labour matters, including domestic inquiries, employee handbook reviews, and matters before high courts and tribunals
  • Addressed trade union disputes and labour matters before respective labour authorities, including disciplinary issues and prevention of sexual harassment
  • Managed matters relating to provident fund registration, ESI registration, professional tax registration, and submission
  • Drafted and managed contract compliance for loan agreements, share purchase and transfer agreements, vendor agreements, and distributor agreements
  • Provided advisory on IP-related issues and confidentiality matters, including data privacy and copyrights.

Principal Associate

MBC Counsels & Advocates
06.2017 - 07.2018
  • Involved in employment and labour advisory and litigation, including employee terminations, benefits, policy reviews, and internal inquiries
  • Managed ESI, EPF registration and contribution, professional tax registration, and labour welfare contributions
  • Advised companies on prevention of sexual harassment, municipal corporation licenses, and contract labour licenses and agreements
  • Handled company setups, drafting confidentiality and non-compete agreements, and acting on inquiry commissions
  • Assisted in settling trade union matters and attended various courts, arguing dismissal cases.

Senior Associate

Kochhar & Co.
09.2014 - 06.2017
  • Handled the employment and labour desk, drafting policies for data privacy and security, ESOP policies, and managing employee misconduct issues
  • Drafted and reviewed employment and termination contracts, handled lay-offs and retrenchments, and represented companies before various judicial authorities.

Associate

PRA Law Offices
09.2013 - 06.2014
  • Managed employment and labour cases on non-payment of statutory dues, bonus, ESIC issues, and director dismissals
  • Drafted employment contracts and conducted labour law management training sessions.

Associate

PSA Legal Advisors
08.2012 - 08.2013
  • Advised on employment and labour law, drafting employment contracts, standing orders, and solving employee discord issues.

Legal Advisor

Decathlon Sports
07.2011 - 08.2012
  • Conducted legal due diligence on employment and labour issues, including employee transfers, regulatory requirements, and permissions for night shifts.

Associate

Chadha & Co.
07.2008 - 07.2011
  • Managed employment law matters, hiring and dismissal processes, and drafting company policies on hiring, attendance, social security, and bonus
  • Provided advisory on engaging senior management and directors, and handled litigation for major Japanese clients on employee dismissal and related issues.

Education

BSLLB -

ILS Law College, Pune University
07.2008

Skills

Employment law, internal investigations, policy drafting and management, employee training, compliance management

Honoursandcocurricularactivities

  • Regularly post and update articles on employment and labour law issues & corporate issues:
  • Https://www.linkedin.com/posts/agarwaljetley-legal_employee-to-pay-gst-in-case-of-not-serving-activity-6757209979020693504-jmcE
  • Https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rohitaashv-sinha-18027715_epf-advantage-under-atmanirbhar-bharat-rojgar-activity-6753252493297229825wDh
  • Https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rohitaashv-sinha-18027715_esi-coverage-under-code-on-social-security-activity-6752303317021401088-JjUd
  • Https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rohitaashv-sinha-18027715_gratuity-pf-contribution-may-rise-under-activity-6750000996350480384-0J3V
  • Https://www.agarwaljetley.com/epf-act-applicable-to-private-security-agency-supreme-court.html
  • Https://www.agarwaljetley.com/it-act-may-be-amended-to-protect-women-in-cyberspace.html
  • Https://www.agarwaljetley.com/the-new-code-on-wages-primer.html
  • Https://www.agarwaljetley.com/changes-in-epf-due-to-covid-19.html
  • Https://www.agarwaljetley.com/extension-of-working-hours-for-factory-employees-in-karnataka.html
  • Https://www.agarwaljetley.com/disqualification-of-directors-delhi-high-court-clarifies-the-legal-position.html
  • Https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rohitaashv-sinha-18027715_employees-employers-concerns-under-insolvency-bankruptcy-sinha/
  • Https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rohitaashv-sinha-18027715_draft-proforma-form-filing-industrial-disputes-online-sinha/
  • Https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rohitaashv-sinha-18027715_lay-off-employees-conundrum-rohitaashv-sinha/

Indicativedealsheettransactions

  • Advised and assisted Antwerp Diamond Bank in their trade union dispute before Government and labour authorities in Mumbai, drafting various memorandums and advisories on aspects relating to illegal strikes and lockdown and carrying out the retrenchment of various employees in Mumbai.
  • Advised and assisted MasterCard in retrenching and terminating the services of various employees across various locations in India by preparing various opinions and helping the management of the company in the relevant paperwork like termination letters, calculation of dues etc. and also compliance under various applicable labour law statutes.
  • Helped Hays Recruitment set up their business in India by drafting various employment and labour law policies, employee handbooks including matters relating to sexual harassment, drafting employment agreements and offer letters for employees at different verticals, drafting compliance lists regarding the applicability of various employment and labour laws and assisted in the company obtaining various registrations like PF, shops and establishments etc.
  • Advised and assisted Indus Towers with regard to the transfer and retrenchment of employees in their proposed transaction of selling of their IT unit by preparing draft termination and appointment letters and spreadsheets identifying the workman and non-workman category employees.

Barstatus

Enrolled as an advocate in the Bar Council of Delhi.

Timeline

Head Legal

Blue Jay Finesse Private Limited / Stride Fintree Private Limited
09.2021 - 05.2023

Associate Partner

Agarwal Jetley & Co.
07.2018 - 08.2021

Principal Associate

MBC Counsels & Advocates
06.2017 - 07.2018

Senior Associate

Kochhar & Co.
09.2014 - 06.2017

Associate

PRA Law Offices
09.2013 - 06.2014

Associate

PSA Legal Advisors
08.2012 - 08.2013

Legal Advisor

Decathlon Sports
07.2011 - 08.2012

Associate

Chadha & Co.
07.2008 - 07.2011

Partner

ARB Legal
7 2023 - Current

BSLLB -

ILS Law College, Pune University
ROHITAASHV SINHAPartner, Employment & Labour, ARB Legal