LABOUR & INDUSTRIAL LAW

Module I: Introduction to Industrial Relations

1. Industrial Relations: Concept and Significance

2. Role of State in Industrial Relations

3. Modern Trends and Collective Bargaining

4. Impact of globalization on Industrial Relations

5. Changing Dimensions of Industrial Relations in India and Judicial Approach

Module II: Trade Unions

1. Trade Union: Objectives and Significance

2. Trade Unionism and Trade Union Movements

3. Trade Union Movement in India

4. Law and Practise Recognizing Trade Unions

5. Legal Status of Registered Trade Unions

Module III: Individual and Industrial Disputes

1. Industrial Disputes: Meaning and Nature

2. Individual and Industrial Disputes

3. Definitions: Industry, Industrial Establishment, wages, workman and Award

4. Prevention and Settlement of Industrial Disputes

5. Unfair Trade Practices

Module IV: Strikes and Lock-outs

1. Meaning of Strikes and Lock-outs

2. Justifiability of Strikes and Lock-outs

3. Strike and Temporary Closing of Place of employment

4. Prohibition of Strikes and Lock-outs

5. Illegal Strikes and Lock-outs and Payment of wages

Module V: Lay-off, Retrenchment and Closure

1. Meaning of Lay-off and Retrenchment

2. Right of workmen laid off for compensation

3. Condition precedents to Retrenchment

4. Closure and Compensation to workmen

5. Penalty for closure without notice

Module VI: Standing Orders

1. Industrial Employments: Scope and Coverage

2. Concept and Nature of Standing Orders

3. Operation and Binding Effects of Standing Orders

4. Modification and Temporary Application

5. Enforcement and Role of Government