EMPLOYMENT LAW AND LABOR RELATIONS

Course Objectives

  • To provide an in-depth understanding of employment laws governing labor relations in India.
  • To analyze legal frameworks that protect employee rights and ensure workplace welfare.
  • To evaluate the practical applications of labor laws in various industries.
  • To enhance skills in handling legal issues in HR management and labor relations.
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Course Outcomes (CO)

  • CO1: Explain the core principles of employment laws in India.
  • CO2: Analyze the application of labor laws in industrial disputes and employee management.
  • CO3: Evaluate compliance mechanisms and legal obligations of employers.
  • CO4: Interpret amendments and judicial decisions affecting labor laws.
  • CO5: Formulate solutions to labor-related legal challenges.

EMPLOYMENT LAW AND LABOR RELATIONS Syllabus T30

Session No. Topics Description
1 Introduction to Employment Law and Labor Relations Overview of employment laws, historical evolution, and relevance.
2 The Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 & Amendment Act, 2017 Concept of compensation, liability of employers, legal framework for workplace injury.
3 The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 Principles of wage fixation, enforcement, and compliance.
4 The Payment of Wages Act, 1936 Regulation of wage payments, deductions, and penalties.
5 The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 Eligibility, computation of bonus, and exemptions.
6 The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 Gender equality in wages, implementation challenges, case laws.
7 The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 Applicability, calculation, and legal remedies.
8 The Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 Social security measures, compliance, and enforcement.
9 The Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 Health benefits, applicability, and administration.
10 The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Dispute resolution mechanisms, strikes, lockouts, and settlements.
11 The Factories Act, 1948 Safety, health, and welfare provisions for factory workers.
12 The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 & Amendment Act, 2017 Rights of women employees, maternity leave, and workplace support.
13 The Labour Laws Act, 1988 & Amendment Act, 2014 Overview of consolidated labor laws and recent amendments.
14 The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 Provisions to prevent child labor, penalties, and rehabilitation.
15 The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 Drafting and certification of standing orders, employee conduct rules.
16 The Trade Unions Act, 1926 Formation, registration, rights, and responsibilities of trade unions.
17 Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1936 Objectives, contributions, and administration of welfare funds.
18 Case Studies and Practical Applications Analysis of real-world cases and judicial interpretations.
19 Compliance and Audit Legal compliance audits, inspections, and enforcement mechanisms.
20 Emerging Trends and Future of Labor Laws Discussion on contemporary labor law reforms and global best practices.

References:

  • Malik, P.L. Industrial Law.
  • Sinha, P.R.N. Industrial Relations, Trade Unions and Labour Legislation.
  • Kapoor, N.D. Elements of Industrial Law.
  • Srivastava, S.C. Industrial Relations and Labour Laws.