Category: Labour Laws
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Challenges Faced by Labour Movements in the Contemporary Era
Law and You > Labour Laws > Challenges Faced by Labour Movements in the Contemporary Era Labour movements have played a pivotal role in shaping modern societies by advocating for workers’ rights, fair wages, safe working conditions, and social justice. From the struggles of the Knights of Labour in the United States to the rise…
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History of Labour Laws in India
Law and You > Labour Laws > History of Labour Laws in India Labour laws (or employment laws) are a set of legal rules and regulations that govern the relationship between employers, workers, trade unions, and the government. They are designed to protect workers’ rights, promote fair treatment, and ensure safe and healthy working conditions.…
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Labour Movement in Independent India
Law and You > Labour Laws > Labour Movement in Independent India The labour movement in independent India played a critical role in shaping the nation’s socio-economic fabric. With independence achieved in 1947, the focus shifted from fighting colonial exploitation to building a just and equitable society. Workers, who had actively participated in the freedom…
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Labour Movements in India (Pre-Independence Period)
Law and You > Labour Laws > Labour Movements in India (Pre-Independence Period) The history of labour movements in India is deeply intertwined with the country’s economic, political, and social evolution. From the colonial period to the post-independence era, labour struggles have played a crucial role in shaping industrial relations and workers’ rights. The emergence…
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What is Labour Movement?
Law and You > Labour Laws > What is Labour Movement? The labour movement is a vital chapter in any country’s social and economic history, reflecting the collective struggle of workers to secure dignity, rights, and justice in the workplace. Rooted in the hardships of the industrial era and colonial exploitation, the movement began as…
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Standing Orders under Industrial Relations Code, 2020
Law and You > Labour Laws > The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 > Standing Orders under Industrial Relations Code, 2020 During the era of laissez-faire (prior to the enactment of the “Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946,”) the policy of hire and fire was very common. The economic law of demand and supply in many…
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Workers’ Combinations: Historical Reasons of Formation
Law and You > Labour Laws > The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 > Workers’ Combinations: Historical Reasons of Formation “Workers’ combinations” refers to early forms of labour unions and organized groups created by workers to collectively protect their rights, negotiate for better wages, and improve working conditions. These combinations were responses to the challenges brought…
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Closure under Industrial Relations Code, 2020
Law and You > Labour Laws > The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 > Closure under Industrial Relations Code, 2020 The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, originally does not contain the provisions relating to the closure of an industry. The provisions relating to the law of closure were inserted in the year 1957 in view of the…
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Unfair Labour Practices under Industrial Relations Code, 2020
Law and You > Labour Laws > The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 > Unfair Labour Practices under Industrial Relations Code, 2020 Industrial Relations Code, 2020 mentions clearly what are unfair labour practices on the part of employers and on the part of employees. The second schedule of this Code consists of a list of unfair…
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Industry under Industrial Relation Code, 2020
Law and You > Labour Laws > The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 > Industry under Industrial Relation Code, 2020 Understanding how “industry” is defined is very important in understanding labour laws. This understanding determines the applicability of rights, protections, and obligations for workers and employers. Labour laws often provide specific protections related to wages, working…