Industrial Relations and Labour Laws

The book aims to throw light on all the dimensions of industrial relations and labour laws. It is organised into two parts: first part focusing on the history and theory relating to the industrial relations and the second part providing detailed on specific provisions of labour laws being enforced in India.

Book Features:

• Contemporary approach with detailed coverage on labour laws
• Detailed coverage of topics like Payment of Bonus Act, ESI Act, Maternity Benefit Act, etc
• Extensive reference to legal provisions and case laws

Table of Contents:

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements

Part A: Industrial Relations

• Industrial Relations: An Overview
• Indian Labour Force
• Trade Unions: Concept, Evolution and Functions
• Trade Unions in India: Various Issues
• Collective Bargaining
• Industrial Discipline and Grievance Handling
• Industrial Conflict and Disputes
• Settlement of Industrial Disputes
• Labour Welfare
• Wages, Government Policies on Labour and Five Year Plans
• Workers Participation in Management
• Industrial Relations: International Perspective
• Industrial Health and Safety

Part B: Labour Laws

• The Factories Act, 1948
• The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
• The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946
• The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
• The Minimum Wages Act, 1948
• The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965
• The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
• The Payment of Wages Act, 1936
• The Trade Unions Act, 1926
• The Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
• The Employees State Insurance Act, 1948
• The Employees Compensation Act, 1923
• The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970

Appendix: The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
Index