HR Policy Framework India: Why Informal Policies Create Massive Legal Exposure — VELTRO

Most Indian startups run on WhatsApp-level HR policies. When an investor, employee dispute, or POSH complaint arrives, the absence of formal policies costs far more than writing them would have. VELTRO builds complete frameworks.

6 HR Policies Every Indian Business Needs

1. Employee Handbook: Onboarding, code of conduct, disciplinary procedure, grievance redressal, separation
2. Leave and Attendance Policy: State Shops Act compliant, consistently applied
3. POSH Policy: ICC composition, complaint process, timelines, and annual reporting
4. Performance Management: KRA/KPI setting, review cycles, calibration methodology, and PIP process
5. Compensation Policy: Salary bands, increment cycle, variable pay, ESOP rules
6. Remote Work and Data Security: Device, VPN, data classification