Karnataka Employers’ Association
Karnataka Employers' Association (KEA) is a premier Employers Organisation in the State of Karnataka, established in the year 1961 and has the distinction of being the First Employers' Organisation in Karnataka. It has served its members for over 60 years and has earned high repute.
KEA has hundreds of member companies ranging from large conglomerates & multinationals to small-scale industries & startups across various industry sectors including Manufacturing, IT/ITES, Pharma, Services, Construction, Education, Aviation and many more. These reputed corporates and business houses have been members with KEA for decades and continue to support the association.
KEA has been at the forefront of Employer Relations in Karnataka and in India and prides itself in fostering a harmonious relationship between employers and employees.
The services rendered by KEA office bearers in the field of Labour Laws, Industrial Relations, and the Circulars have been appreciated by the members of KEA.
KEA has been on the Advisory Board of several Government committees such as the EPF, ESI, Contract Labour, Minimum Wages, etc.
Advocate & Chairman - BCP Associates LLP
Mr. B.C. Prabhakar is an eminent and senior Advocate specialised in Labour laws. He is the President of KEA and has helped KEA earn high repute in Karnataka by representing the interest of Employers and has been a prime mover in providing proactive suggestions to the Central/State Governments in formulating Labour Policies and amendments to the Labour Legislations. Mr. Prabhakar is the Legal Advisor for over 150 reputed corporates including MNCs, Manufacturing companies and IT/ITES/BPO companies. He was on the Board of Directors of large companies like Wipro Ltd., 3M India Ltd. And continues to serve on the boards of Automotive Axels Ltd. and Page Industries (Jockey India) as Independent Director. He is a Professional Member of National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM), National HRD Network, Bangalore Advocates Association, BCIC and FKCCI.