Employment Agreement in Punjab
Full-time employee contract — salary, KPI, IP assignment, confidentiality, POSH, and termination, compliant with Indian labour law.
Generate Employment Agreement for Punjab — Free First Doc⚖️ Employment Agreement stamp duty & registration in Punjab
- Stamp duty: 7% of consideration
- Registration fee: 1% of consideration
- Validity: Until terminated as per the notice clause, or end of the fixed term for FTC employees.
- Regulator: Punjab Revenue Department
💡 Women buyers in Punjab get a 1% concession on stamp duty (effective 6% instead of 7%).
🎯 When you need a Employment Agreement in Punjab
- Hiring a full-time employee (permanent or fixed-term)
- C-suite and senior management contracts
- Engineer / product / sales role offers
- Apprentices and trainees on stipend
- Remote-work and hybrid contracts
❓ Frequently asked questions
What laws govern an Employment Agreement in India?
The Indian Contract Act, 1872 for the contract itself, plus labour codes: 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. Shops & Establishments Acts apply at the state level.
Is a non-compete clause enforceable after employment ends?
No — Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 voids any agreement that restrains a person from exercising a lawful trade. Indian courts consistently strike down post-termination non-competes. Only confidentiality and non-solicitation (of customers and employees) are reliably enforceable post-exit.
Is the POSH policy mandatory in an Employment Agreement?
Yes — the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) requires every employer with 10+ employees to have a policy and an Internal Complaints Committee. The agreement should reference the POSH policy and the right to file complaints.
What is the standard notice period in India?
Typically 30 days for junior roles, 60–90 days for mid-senior, and 90–180 days for C-suite. The notice period and buy-out terms must be stated; otherwise the Shops Act minimum (usually 30 days) applies.
Does the employer need to deduct TDS on salary?
Yes — under Section 192 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 the employer must deduct TDS at the employee’s applicable slab rate on monthly salary, and issue Form 16 by 15 June each year for the preceding financial year.
🔗 Related documents for Punjab
Offer Letter
Pre-joining offer to a selected candidate — CTC breakup, joining date, conditions precedent, and offer validity.
Appointment Letter
Day-of-joining appointment letter — formalises designation, reporting line, probation, and statutory entitlements.
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
Mutual or one-way confidentiality agreement — Indian Contract Act compliant, DPDP-2023 ready, enforceable in Indian courts.
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