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Navigate workplace challenges with confidence. From decoding complex offer letters to standing up against toxic environments, Ethos is your confidential advisor.
Areas of Advocacy How We Can
How We Can
Help You
Expert guidance across the most critical areas of your employment journey.
Workplace Advisory
Navigate difficult workplace situations with strategic, objective advice.
Areas of Support
- Handling toxic work environments or abusive managers.
- Navigating unfair performance improvement plans (PIPs).
- Mediation strategies for team conflicts.
- Guidance on graceful exits and severance negotiations.
Statutory Rights
Understand and claim what you are legally owed as an employee in India.
Areas of Support
- Provident Fund (PF) and Gratuity eligibility and calculations.
- Maternity benefit rights and protections against termination.
- Leave encashment, notice periods, and full & final (F&F) settlement laws.
- Protection against wrongful termination.
Offer & Comp Decoding
Don't sign until you know exactly what your contract means.
Areas of Support
- In-depth analysis of complex Offer Letters and Employment Contracts.
- Demystifying your Cost to Company (CTC) vs. actual In-Hand Salary.
- Identifying hidden clauses (non-competes, training bonds, clawbacks).
- Strategies for negotiating better base pay and benefits.
POSH Support
Safe, confidential guidance for dealing with workplace harassment.
Areas of Support
- Understanding what constitutes sexual harassment under the POSH Act.
- Step-by-step guidance on how to file a complaint with your company's IC.
- Advice on your rights during an ongoing POSH investigation.
- Options if your company lacks an IC or ignores your complaint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Plain-language answers to your most pressing workplace concerns.
Is my consultation with Ethos completely confidential?
Absolutely. We are an independent advisory firm. Nothing you share with us is ever communicated to your current, past, or future employers without your explicit consent. Your privacy is our highest priority.
Can you review my employment contract before I sign?
Yes. We highly recommend reviewing contracts before signing. We will highlight restrictive covenants like non-competes, training bonds, variable pay conditions, and ensure the CTC breakdown is transparent.
I've been put on a PIP (Performance Improvement Plan) unfairly. What can I do?
A PIP is often used as a precursor to termination. We can help you navigate this by structuring your responses, documenting your progress objectively, and advising on negotiation strategies for a graceful exit or severance package.
My company is withholding my full and final (F&F) settlement. What are my rights?
By law, F&F settlements must generally be cleared within 30-45 days of your last working day. We guide you on the escalation matrix, how to draft a formal legal notice, and the avenues available through the labour commissioner.
How do I report sexual harassment if my company doesn't have an IC?
Under the POSH Act, any company with 10 or more employees must have an Internal Committee (IC). If they don't, they are non-compliant. You have the right to approach the Local Committee (LC) set up by the district officer. We can guide you through this sensitive process.
Do you represent employees in court?
We are an HR advisory firm, not a law firm. We provide strategic, preventative, and process-oriented advice. However, if your case requires litigation, we can refer you to trusted employment lawyers in our network.
Can I resign during my probation period without serving notice?
This depends entirely on the clauses stipulated in your appointment letter. Usually, probation notice periods are shorter (15-30 days), but you are bound by what you signed. We can review your letter to clarify your obligations.
How does the consultation process work?
You book a slot through our website. We'll have a 30-minute discovery call to understand your situation. Based on the complexity, we'll provide immediate guidance or propose a deeper advisory engagement.
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We operate as a completely independent advisory body. Whether you are dealing with a toxic manager, negotiating an exit, or reporting harassment, your identity and the details of your case are protected by strict non-disclosure protocols.
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