Preventive aspects of industrial discipline. Re-organisation, permanent/temporary closure of a company, retrenchment, lay-off, closure, lock-out, strike, gherao, go-slow, etc. Labour issues that may arise before the Conciliation Officers in the Office of the Commissioner of Labour. Administering wages in compliance with provisions of law. Provisions of applicable labour laws.     Negotiations with unions or representatives of workmen on behalf of the client or assisting in negotiations with unions / workmen with regard to Charter of Demands, or other disputes that may arise.     Setting up personnel policies, practices and formats, employment procedures including drafting appropriate appointment letters. Reserving necessary rights by drafting/ incorporating service rules & regulations, standing orders, specific contracts, etc. Formulating policies for increments, incentives, transfers & promotions.     Expert representation on a full range of arbitration issues before conciliation officers, labour courts and industrial tribunals. Liaison services - licensing and registration processing under various Acts; regulatory interface with statutory bodies such as Department of Labour, Directorate of Factories, ESI Corporation, PF Organisation, etc.     Auditing personnel policies, practices and compliances at client locations under applicable labor laws, generating gap analysis reports.