Labour & Industrial Law - I
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya · LL.B. Semester 6 · LAIFTT3N
Unit I — Foundations of Labour Law and Trade Unionism
Concept, nature, scope and objectives of Labour Law · Historical evolution of labour legislations in India · Constitutional framework relating to labour welfare · International Labour Standards and role of ILO · Concept, evolution and functions of trade unions · Registration, rights, liabilities and immunities of trade unions · Recognition of negotiating union/negotiating council under Industrial Relations Code, 2020.
Unit II — Industrial Relations and Dispute Resolution Mechanism
Concept of industrial relations and industrial dispute · Works Committee and Grievance Redressal Committee · Role of conciliation and Conciliation Officers · Industrial Tribunal and National Industrial Tribunal · Voluntary arbitration · Reference of disputes and adjudication process · Settlements and awards · Commencement and conclusion of proceedings.
Unit III — Strikes, Standing Orders and Employment Security
Concept and legal nature of strikes and lock-outs · Regulation and prohibition under Industrial Relations Code, 2020 · Illegal strikes and lock-outs and their consequences · Unfair labour practices · Concept and significance of standing orders · Certification and operation of standing orders · Model standing orders · Notice of change and service conditions · Lay-off, retrenchment and closure · Worker re-skilling fund and labour protection measures.
Unit IV — Wage Regulation and Labour Welfare Measures
Concept and definition of wages · Minimum wages under Code on Wages, 2019 · Floor wage and role of Central Government · Working hours, overtime and wage structure · Equal remuneration and prohibition of gender discrimination · Mode and time of payment of wages · Wage period and permissible deductions.
Unit V — Bonus, Claims and Enforcement Framework
Bonus: eligibility, computation and disqualification · Claims, adjudication and appellate mechanism · Inspector-cum-Facilitator: role and powers · Offences, penalties, burden of proof and enforcement framework · Contemporary challenges in labour law compliance and enforcement.