LABOR LEGISLATION UNIT I

INTRODUCTION TO LABOR LAW

BY ORANGE

CONTENTS
Meaning of labor law. Objectives of labor law. Meaning of Industrial law. Objectives of Industrial law. Origin of Industrial law. Acts Relating to Labor law. Acts Relating to Industrial law.

Labor law in Indian constitution.

MEANING OF LABOR LAW

Labour law (is also called

employment law) is the body of

laws, administrative rulings, and precedents which address the legal rights of, and restrictions on, working people and their organizations.

OBJECTIVES OF LABOR LAW

Social Justice :

Equal distribution of profits and other industrial benefits between Owner and Workers . Providing protection to Workers against harmful effects to health, safety and morality.

Social Equity: labor laws must be dynamic; government must modify the laws in line with changing environment.

International Uniformity.

National economy.

MEANING OF INDUSTRIAL LAW

Industrial laws are those laws which are primarily

established to maintain the relationship among the people in the organization. They are: Employer Vs Employer. Employee Vs Employee. Employer Vs Employee.

Origin of Industrial Laws in India

The employers tried to restrict the

powers of workers organizations

and keep labor costs low.
Employers costs increased due to

workers demand to win higher

wages or better working conditions.

OBJECTIVES OF INDUSTRIAL LAW

To enhance the economic status of workers. To reduce conflict of the organization. To make good relation with subordinates. To develop relation with other. To participate in decision making. To extent and maintain industrial democracy

ACTS RELATING TO LABOR LAW

The factories act 1948. The workman compensation act1923. The employees state insurance act 1948. The payment of gratuity act 1942 The payment of wages act 1936. The maternity benefit act 1961. The minimum wages act 1948.

ACTS RELATING TO INDUSTRAIL LAW

The industrial disputes act ,1947.

The industrial employment (standing orders )act 1946. The TN Shops and Establishment act,1947.
The Maharashtra Industrial Relations Act,

1947.

LABOR LAW IN INDIAN CONSTITUTION

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