Labour Law
Week 1-2: Introduction to Labor Law
- Historical perspective of labor laws in India
- Constitutional provisions related to labor rights
- International labor standards and conventions
Week 3-4: Employment Contracts and Conditions
- Employment contracts and their elements
- Terms and conditions of employment
- Minimum wage laws and regulations
Week 5-6: Social Security and Welfare
- Employee Provident Fund Act
- Employees’ State Insurance Act
- Maternity Benefit Act
- Gratuity Act
- Other social security schemes
Week 7-8: Industrial Disputes and Trade Unions
- Industrial Disputes Act
- Role of trade unions in India
- Collective bargaining and industrial relations
- Strikes and lockouts
Week 9-10: Occupational Health and Safety
- Factories Act
- Employees’ Compensation Act
- Safety and health regulations
- Role of government agencies and inspections
Week 11-12: Regulation of Working Hours
- The Shops and Establishments Act
- Working hours and overtime regulations
- Leave and holiday entitlements
- Child labor laws
Week 13-14: Termination of Employment
- Termination and dismissal laws
- Notice and procedure for termination
- Retrenchment and layoff provisions
- Redundancy and exit strategies
Week 15: Emerging Trends and Contemporary Issues
- Gig economy and labor laws
- Women in the workforce and gender equality
- Labor law reforms and future prospects
- Case studies and group discussions
Assessment Methods:
- Quizzes and assignments on specific labor laws.
- Mid-term and final examinations covering course topics.
- Research paper on a labor law-related issue.
- Group presentations and debates on contemporary labor issues.
- Class participation and discussions.
Recommended Textbooks:
- “Labour Law in India” by P.L. Malik
- “Industrial Relations and Labour Laws” by S.C. Srivastava
- “Labour and Industrial Laws” by N.D. Kapoor
