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:

1. “Labour Law in India” by P.L. Malik
2. “Industrial Relations and Labour Laws” by S.C. Srivastava
3. “Labour and Industrial Laws” by N.D. Kapoor