Sem 3
Labour Law
Industrial relations, trade unions, dispute resolution, and collective bargaining. The framework governing employer-worker relations.
Syllabus Overview
Unit I: Trade Unions
- Trade Unions Act 1926
- Registration and legal status
- Rights and immunities
- Unfair labour practices
Unit II: Industrial Disputes
- Industrial Disputes Act 1947
- Definition and types of disputes
- Strikes and lockouts
- Reference and adjudication
Unit III: Settlement Machinery
- Conciliation and mediation
- Labour courts and industrial tribunals
- National tribunal
- Voluntary arbitration
Unit IV: Termination & Retrenchment
- Lay-off and retrenchment
- Closure
- Transfer and change of conditions
- Standing orders
Unit V: Collective Bargaining
- Concept and process
- Collective agreements
- Worker participation in management
- Industrial Relations Code 2020
Exam Resources
University-specific PYQ analysis, frequency data, and model answers.