About the Program

Equip yourself to navigate the critical changes in India's regulatory landscape. The implementation of the new labour codes is a pivotal moment for human resources professionals, business leaders, and organizations. This intensive full-day professional development program is designed to provide actionable insights and strategic tools for effective HR leadership in this new era.

Join us to deeply understand the implications, compliance requirements, and strategic opportunities presented by the sweeping changes in labor legislation. Gain the clarity and confidence to steer your organization towards proactive compliance and a competitive edge.

Key Learning Objectives:

Deciphering the Codes: Understand the core tenets and critical differences of the four new Labour Codes.

Compliance Strategy: Learn practical steps to audit, adapt, and align your organization's HR policies and practices with the new codes.

Mitigating Risk: Identify potential non-compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect your organization.

HR Leadership: Explore how the new codes impact the HR function and how to leverage them for strategic talent management and positive employee relations.

Ask the Expert: Participate in a dedicated Q&A session to get answers to your specific compliance and implementation questions.

Who Should Attend?

HR Directors, VPs, and Managers

Head of Compliance and Legal Counsel

Business Owners and Promoters

Consultants specializing in HR and IR

Professionals and students interested in Labour Law

Faculty

Shri. Varkkichan Pettah DSS, MSW

Shri. Varkkichan Pettah is widely recognized as one of Kerala’s most trusted authorities on Labour Law. With a career spanning over 40 years, he combines deep legal scholarship with practical, high-level corporate experience.

Member of the Justice Gopala Gowda Committee

Shri. Pettah served as a key member of the prestigious committee headed by Justice V. Gopala Gowda (Former Judge, Supreme Court of India), which was tasked with reviewing and providing critical recommendations on the new Labour Codes. This firsthand involvement ensures that participants receive insights directly from the source of the legislative discourse.

Professional Background:

Principal Consultant, Kerala State Productivity Council (KSPC)

Senior Faculty, Kerala Institute of Labour and Employment (KILE)

Former HR Leader, HCC Mumbai, Bhageeratha, and English Indian Clays

Chief Faculty, NIPM & Consultant to the National Safety Council & CREDAI