{"id":3367,"date":"2026-10-26T18:18:43","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T12:48:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/?p=3367"},"modified":"2026-10-26T18:18:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T12:48:45","slug":"grievance-redressal-committee-under","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/grievance-redressal-committee-under\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up and Run a Grievance Redressal Committee as Required under New Labour Codes 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A <strong>Grievance Redressal Committee under New Labour Codes 2026<\/strong> is now a core compliance duty for Indian employers and for foreign companies running Indian operations. The Industrial Relations Code came into force on 21 November 2025, and the Central Rules were notified on 8 May 2026. Many firms in Jaipur and across Rajasthan are still unsure how to comply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide explains each step in plain English. It is useful for founders, HR heads and overseas parent companies. For wider support, see <a href=\"https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/\">Khanna &amp; Associates<\/a>, a trusted <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khannaandassociates.com\/Best%20Law%20Firm%20In%20jaipur.html\">law firm in Jaipur<\/a><\/strong>. For official updates, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/labour.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ministry of Labour and Employment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gemini_Generated_Image_4msznm4msznm4msz-825x1024.png\" alt=\"Grievance Redressal\" class=\"wp-image-3368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gemini_Generated_Image_4msznm4msznm4msz-825x1024.png 825w, https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gemini_Generated_Image_4msznm4msznm4msz-242x300.png 242w, https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gemini_Generated_Image_4msznm4msznm4msz-768x953.png 768w, https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gemini_Generated_Image_4msznm4msznm4msz-1237x1536.png 1237w, https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gemini_Generated_Image_4msznm4msznm4msz-1650x2048.png 1650w, https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gemini_Generated_Image_4msznm4msznm4msz-1200x1490.png 1200w, https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Gemini_Generated_Image_4msznm4msznm4msz.png 1856w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/grievance-redressal-committee-under\/#What_Is_a_Grievance_Redressal_Committee_Complete_Definition_and_Overview\" >What Is a Grievance Redressal Committee? Complete Definition and Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/grievance-redressal-committee-under\/#What_Is_It_A_Simple_Global_Explanation\" >What Is It? A Simple Global Explanation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/grievance-redressal-committee-under\/#Legal_Framework_and_Regulations_in_India\" >Legal Framework and Regulations in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/grievance-redressal-committee-under\/#Key_Legal_Insights_Compliance_Rules_and_Benefits\" >Key Legal Insights, Compliance Rules and Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/grievance-redressal-committee-under\/#Common_Mistakes_and_Legal_Challenges\" >Common Mistakes and Legal Challenges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/grievance-redressal-committee-under\/#Expert_Tips_from_Leading_Legal_Advisors\" >Expert Tips from Leading Legal Advisors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/grievance-redressal-committee-under\/#Conclusion_and_Call_to_Action\" >Conclusion and Call to Action<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/grievance-redressal-committee-under\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Grievance_Redressal_Committee_Complete_Definition_and_Overview\"><\/span>What Is a Grievance Redressal Committee? Complete Definition and Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is an internal panel that hears individual employee complaints before they become legal disputes. These can include pay deductions, wrongful discipline, leave problems or unfair treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India has merged 29 older laws into four Labour Codes. The Industrial Relations Code 2020 replaced the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. Under it, every establishment with 20 or more workers must form a GRC. Companies registered through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mca.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ministry of Corporate Affairs<\/a> must also treat this as part of their regular <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khannaandassociates.com\/corporate-compliance.html\">corporate compliance<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_It_A_Simple_Global_Explanation\"><\/span>What Is It? A Simple Global Explanation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of the GRC as a first-level internal court for workplace issues. A worker raises a complaint, a balanced panel reviews it, and a written decision follows within a fixed time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For foreign readers, this works like an ombudsman or HR tribunal, but it is a legal requirement in India, not a best practice. Indian readers should treat it as a statutory compliance item, not an HR option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_Framework_and_Regulations_in_India\"><\/span>Legal Framework and Regulations in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The main laws and rules are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Industrial Relations Code, 2020:<\/strong> Section 4 requires a GRC in establishments with 20 or more workers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Industrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026:<\/strong> these set out the grievance application format, electronic filing and escalation timelines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>State Rules:<\/strong> these apply to state-sphere establishments, so check your state\u2019s notified rules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the Code, the GRC has an equal number of employer and worker representatives, with a maximum of ten members. Women must be represented in proportion to their share of the workforce. The chairperson alternates between the employer and worker sides, and the term is generally three years. A worker must raise a grievance within one year of the cause arising. The GRC must decide within thirty days. If the worker is dissatisfied, an appeal goes to the conciliation officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Businesses often need parallel support in areas such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khannaandassociates.com\/labour-and-service-law.html\">labour and service law<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khannaandassociates.com\/employment.html\">employment contracts<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khannaandassociates.com\/dispute-resolution.html\">dispute resolution<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khannaandassociates.com\/labour-court-representation.html\">labour court cases<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khannaandassociates.com\/contract-drafting.html\">contract drafting<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khannaandassociates.com\/corporate-documentation.html\">corporate documentation<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khannaandassociates.com\/startups-legal-services.html\">startup legal services<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khannaandassociates.com\/setting-up-business-in-india.html\">setting up business in India<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khannaandassociates.com\/nri-legal-services.html\">NRI legal services<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khannaandassociates.com\/foreign-direct-investments.html\">foreign direct investments<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khannaandassociates.com\/rajasthan-high-court.html\">Rajasthan High Court matters<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Legal_Insights_Compliance_Rules_and_Benefits\"><\/span>Key Legal Insights, Compliance Rules and Benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Steps to set up your GRC:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Count workers to confirm the 20-worker threshold.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decide the committee size (even number, maximum ten).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nominate employer members and arrange worker selection through a fair process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure proportionate women representation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appoint the first chairperson and record the rotation plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Circulate a written grievance policy and publish contact details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain a register of complaints, hearings and decisions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Timelines to remember:<\/strong> one year to raise a grievance, thirty days for a decision, and thirty days to appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Forms and filings:<\/strong> the Rules prescribe the contents of the application, including worker details, the nature of the grievance and the relief sought. Electronic filing is allowed. Committee details may also have to be reported in annual returns, depending on the applicable state rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> A Jaipur manufacturing unit with 85 workers faced repeated wage deduction complaints. After forming a GRC and documenting decisions, the unit resolved most issues internally and avoided labour court notices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cross-border use case:<\/strong> A US parent company with an Indian subsidiary can use one global ethics line, but India still needs a separate statutory GRC with Indian worker representation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits:<\/strong> fewer litigation costs, better retention, cleaner audit records and stronger investor confidence during due diligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_and_Legal_Challenges\"><\/span>Common Mistakes and Legal Challenges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wrong headcount:<\/strong> companies ignore contract and fixed-term workers when counting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>One-sided panels:<\/strong> management-only committees violate the equal-representation rule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No women members:<\/strong> this is a frequent audit finding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Poor records:<\/strong> verbal decisions cannot be defended before a conciliation officer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Missed deadlines:<\/strong> delays beyond thirty days weaken your position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cross-border confusion:<\/strong> foreign owners assume a global HR policy satisfies Indian law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tax and approval overlap:<\/strong> settlements and compensation payments can have <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khannaandassociates.com\/direct-taxation.html\">direct taxation<\/a><\/strong> consequences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Khanna &amp; Associates prevents these errors through compliance audits, policy drafting, committee training and representation if a dispute escalates. As a leading <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khannaandassociates.com\/Best%20Law%20Firm%20In%20jaipur.html\">best law firm in Jaipur<\/a><\/strong>, we also serve clients in Dehradun, Delhi and abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expert_Tips_from_Leading_Legal_Advisors\"><\/span>Expert Tips from Leading Legal Advisors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Risk mitigation:<\/strong> keep a one-page hearing template. Date, parties, evidence, decision and reasons should always be recorded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Global compliance strategy:<\/strong> map your Indian GRC to your parent company\u2019s code of conduct so both systems support each other.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>India entry planning:<\/strong> build the GRC into your onboarding checklist before you cross 20 workers, not after.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long-term structuring:<\/strong> if you run several units, review each location\u2019s headcount and applicable state rules separately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Train your members:<\/strong> untrained committees often give inconsistent decisions that fail on appeal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Audit yearly:<\/strong> review the panel\u2019s composition, term dates and complaint statistics every twelve months.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Clients searching for a <strong>top law firm in India<\/strong> with practical labour expertise choose us because we pair statutory knowledge with real courtroom experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_and_Call_to_Action\"><\/span>Conclusion and Call to Action<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A properly built <strong>Grievance Redressal Committee under New Labour Codes 2026<\/strong> protects your business, your workers and your reputation. Form it early, keep clear records and review it every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speak with the experts at <a href=\"https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/\">Khanna &amp; Associates<\/a> for a compliance review or committee setup today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Khanna &amp; Associates<\/strong><br>47 SMS Colony, Shipra Path, Mansarovar 302020, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India<br>\ud83d\udcde +91-9461620007<br>\ud83d\udce7 <a href=\"mailto:info@khannaandassociates.com\">info@khannaandassociates.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Who must form a Grievance Redressal Committee under the new Labour Codes?<\/strong><br>Every industrial establishment with 20 or more workers must form one under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020. This covers manufacturing, service and other covered units. Check your state rules for establishments under state jurisdiction. Counting all workers correctly is the first compliance step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. How many members can a Grievance Redressal Committee have?<\/strong><br>The committee must have an equal number of employer and worker representatives, and the total cannot exceed ten. Women must be represented in proportion to their share of the workforce. The chairperson alternates between the employer and worker sides during the term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. How long does a GRC have to decide a complaint?<\/strong><br>The Code requires the committee to decide within thirty days of receiving the grievance. A worker must raise the complaint within one year of the cause arising. If the worker is unhappy with the outcome, an appeal can be made to the conciliation officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Does a foreign company in India need a GRC?<\/strong><br>Yes. Any Indian entity, subsidiary or branch that meets the worker threshold must comply, regardless of foreign ownership. A global ethics hotline does not replace the statutory committee. A local law firm in Jaipur can help align both systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. What happens if a company does not form a GRC?<\/strong><br>Non-compliance can lead to penalties, inspection issues and weaker defences in labour disputes. It can also create problems during investor due diligence. Seeking advice from the best law firm in Jaipur early helps avoid these risks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Grievance Redressal Committee under New Labour Codes 2026 is now a core compliance duty for Indian employers and for foreign companies running Indian operations. The Industrial Relations Code came into force on 21 November 2025, and the Central Rules were notified on 8 May 2026. 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