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  July 17, 2018 by India Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  Why Businesses in India Should Hire More Women

  India is failing to leverage its labor market size by leaving out its women from the workplace; higher female participation could boost the country’s GDP by a much greater margin than even its flagship investment programs.
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  July 5, 2018 by India Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Labor Laws, Costs, and Hiring Practices in India – New Issue of India Briefing Magazine Out Now

  We discuss the structure of India’s labor laws, the composition of its labor market, and put a spotlight on the need for greater female participation in the Indian workforce.
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  May 16, 2018 by India Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Fixed-Term Employment: Now Open to All Employers in India

  India now allows fixed-term employment in all its industries, offering hiring flexibility for firms and improved working conditions for employees.
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  March 1, 2018 by India Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Employment Contracts in India: Enforceability of the Non-Compete Clause

  Foreign firms in India often seek to enforce the non-compete clause in employment contracts against their employees, associates, vendors, or other business partners. Here we examine its legal validity.
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  February 27, 2018 by India Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Registering Your Indian Employment Visa

  After obtaining an Indian visa, expatriates need to register with the FRRO to be eligible to reside and work in India. From February 2018, this process has also become digitized.
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  February 8, 2018 by India Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  India’s Public Holidays in 2018

  Many foreign HR managers struggle with the holiday schedule in India. This article outlines the government’s official schedule, explains its rationale, and suggests best practices for managing public holidays at your business.
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  December 12, 2017 by India Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  The Disabilities Act in India: What Employers Need to Know

  The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 broadens the definition of a ‘disabled person’, and applies to both private and government establishments in India. Here, we briefly cover the major compliances required by the Act, which include having an Equal Opportunities Policy in place.
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  December 5, 2017 by India Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  Expatriates in India: Visa, Work Culture, Socioeconomic, and Payroll Considerations

  In the past ten years, India’s living and working environments have adapted to the increased influx of expatriates. Here we discuss key considerations that foreigners should note as they make the move to India.