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Legal and compliance considerations for US companies when hiring from India

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Understanding Local Labor Laws

Taxation and Payroll Compliance

Data Protection and Privacy

Intellectual Property (IP) Protection

Regulatory Compliances in India

Cultural and Ethical Considerations

Dispute Resolution Mechanisms

Human Resource Management

Key Findings

Legal and Compliance Challenges

  • The rising importance of adhering to international legal frameworks as companies expand operations across borders.
  • 45% of companies face legal challenges in cross-border operations, with compliance issues contributing to 25% of operational costs.
  • Enhanced data protection measures are becoming critical as 65% of U.S. companies hiring offshore in India adopt new legal requirements.

Navigating India's Regulatory Landscape

  • Key labor laws such as the Industrial Disputes Act and the Minimum Wages Act are crucial for smooth business operations in India.
  • Compliance with India’s taxation, payroll regulations, and visa requirements remains a priority for U.S.-based companies hiring offshore.
  • Adoption of India’s new Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), alongside international laws like GDPR and CCPA, is essential for managing cross-border data transfers.

Strategic Offshoring in
India

  • U.S.-based companies, including Microsoft, IBM, and Ford, continue to offshore operations to India due to its skilled workforce and cost advantages.
  • India’s evolving capabilities in IT, customer support, and financial services make it a key destination for offshoring beyond cost arbitrage.
  • Companies face challenges such as cultural differences, regulatory complexity, and infrastructure gaps, but these are outweighed by the benefits of a skilled and diverse workforce.

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