BBIT 4043 Labour Law & Industrial Relations

Course Objectives:

After the completion of this course the students will:

Understand the importance of industrial relations in crafting the organizational culture

Know about the conflict between various pressure groups in an organization and how
to address these problems
Know Effective bargaining and negotiation skills
Have the idea of employee citizenship within the context of the organization
Know the labour laws exercised in Pakistan

Course outline:

Topics

Week 1 Economy and Labour Force in Pakistan

Introduction
The Pakistan economy
Labour force in Pakistan
Key issues and challenges
Week 2 Approaches to Industrial Relations
Meaning and scope of industrial relations
Meaning and Scope of industrial relations
The systems frame work
Theoretical perspectives
Rule-Making and industrial relations
Basic concepts and values
Week 3 Industrial Relations in a Comparative Frame Work
Industrialization strategy and industrial relations
Globalization and industrial relations
Week 4 Management and Employers’ Organizations
Introduction
Origin and growth
Trade Unions
Introduction
Theories of trade union movement
Trade unions in Pakistan
Week 5 Trade unions and economic development
Legal framework
 Trade union recognition
Union recognition agreement
Week 6 Trade Union Structures
Models of national trade union movements
International trade union federations
Managerial trade unions
Women in trade unions
Trade union unity and trade union mergers
Week 7 Collective Bargaining
The concept and nature of collective bargaining
The legal framework of collective bargaining
Levels of bargaining and agreements
Collective bargaining and stakeholders
Negotiations techniques and skills
Drafting of an agreement
Week 8 Mid Term Examination

Week 9 The Role of Government in Industrial Relations

Divergent perspectives
Types of government interventions
The means of state interventions
Week 10 The Contract of Employment
Introduction
The industrial employment act
The contract labour act
Global production systems and the evolving phase of
employment relationships
Week 11 Public Policy and Wages & Reward Systems

Wage theories
Wage system in Pakistan
The wages act
Minimum wage act
Bonuses
Profit sharing and stock options
Pay structures
Contemporary issues in wage system
Week 12 Working conditions, Safety, Health and Environment
Introduction
Working conditions, occupational health and safety
Organizational commitment
Week 13 Dispute resolution and Industrial Harmony
Industrial conflict
Legal frame work
Procedures, powers and duties of authorities
 Strikes and lockouts
Unfair labour practices
Labour management relations
Week 14 Labour Administration
Introduction
Labour administration machinery
Improving labour inspection
Strengthening labour court administration
Week 15 Case study analysis

Final Term Examination

Recommended Text Books:

1) S. Venkata. Industrial Relations. Oxford University Press. (Latest Edition)

2) Handouts/ Case studies given by the instructor. (Latest Edition)

Note: In addition to the above, any other text or book referred by Instructor can also be
included.