Labour Law - I
Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University · LL.B. Semester 4 · TA4C
Unit I — Introduction Labour Legislation
Origin and Development of Labour legislation- Object and Nature of Labour Legislation- Evolution of concept of Master and Servant relationship-Theory of Laissez Faire and State Regulation of Labour Legislation and Its Special Features-Role of International Labour Organization in setting Labour Standards. Liberalization-Privitization and Globalization(LPG).
Unit II — Trade Union Act,1926
Trade Union Act,1926 Definitions-History of Trade Union Movement-Registration of Trade Unions-Rights and Liabilities of Trade Unioins-Immunities and Privileges of a Registered Trade Union-Trade Union Funds- Collective Bargaining-Amalgamation and Dissolution of Trade Unions- Recognition of Trade Unions.
Unit III — Industrial Disputes Act,1947 Scope,Applicability and Definitions - Appropriate government
Workmen:Industry:Industrial Disputes:Award:Settlemetn:Public Utility Services: Strike: LockOut Retrenchment:Lay Off:Closure- Machinery for Settlement of Industrial Disputes-Work Committees, Conciliation Officers-Board of Conciliation,Court of Inquiry-Labour Court, Industrial Tribunal National Industrial Tribunal-Reference Power of the Government Voluntary Arbitration-Unfair Labour Practices.
Unit IV — Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946
Scope and Definitions - Procedure for Certification of Standing Orders - Duration; Modification of Certified Standing Orders - Domestic Enquiry and disciplinary proceedings.
Unit V — Law Relating to Wages Minimum Wages Act,1948
Theories of Wages and Wage Policy - Concept of Wages - Living Wage,Fair Wage and Minimum Wage - Fixation of Minimum Rates of Wages-Methodology, Procedure: Advisory Boards-Inspectors, Powers, Claims - Exceptions and Offences - Equal Remuneration Act Payment of Wages Act,1936:Definitions-Deductions-Authorities under the Act- Inspectors and their powers-Penalty.