Labour Law - I (Paper-Iv)
Labour Law - I (Paper-Iv)
Labour Law - I (Paper-Iv)
Labour Law I
Objectives:
The main objective of this paper is to introduce the basic concepts of industrial relations
and to trace the development of industrial jurisprudence in India. The legislations
pertaining to mitigate the disequilibrium inherent in the employment relations are
included as a part of the syllabus.
suggested readings
Unit-II
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947: Object of the Act – Significance of the terms used in the
Definition section – Concepts of Strike, Lock out. Lay-off, Retrenchment & Closure -
various machineries provided to deal with Industrial Disputes – Awards and Settlements
– Protection to workmen during pendency of proceedings – Reference power of the
Government – Voluntary Arbitration – Unfair Labour Practices.
Unit – III
Trade Unions Act, 1926: Trade Unionism in India – Definition of Trade Union and
Trade Dispute – Registration of Trade Union-Legal status of a Registered Trade Union –
Mode of Registration – Powers and Duties of Registrar – Cancellation and dissolution of
a Trade Union – Procedure for change of name – Amalgamation of trade unions – Office
areas of the Trade Union – Their Powers and Functions – Funds of the Trade Union –
Immunities granted to Office Bearers – Recognition of Trade Union and Collective
Bargaining.
Unit – IV
Unit – V
The Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923: Object of the Act – Workmen covered by
the Act – Liability of the employer to pay compensation – Accident arising art of and in
the course of employment – Notional Extension of Employer’s premises – Personal
Injury – Occupational diseases – calculation of compensation – Principal Employer’s
right of Indemnity – Powers and functions of the Commissioner.
Statutory Materials: