Labour Laws: A Primer

The book, "Labour Laws-A Primer" gives a complete and general overview of all the labour and employment related laws prevailing in India today. It gives an original and fresh insight into the various aspects of these laws. The changing trend in the decisions of the Supreme Court, balancing the bias towards workmen, has also been discussed.

The author takes a very pragmatic approach, discussing the various legal principles and rules connected with the employment of labour in India. The subject-matter has been explained very clearly in light of the latest developments that have taken place in the field.

I. Prologue
II. Overview of Statutory Enactments and Regulators
III. Contract of Employment
IV. Contract Labour: General Overview
V. Exclusivity and Non-Compete Clauses
VI. Apprentices
VII. Child Labour
VIII. Working Time, Leave and Holidays, Occupational Health and Safety, etc.
IX. Remuneration Payable to Employees
X. Bonus
XI. Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
XII. Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948
XIII. Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 .
XIV. Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
XV. Some Special Provisions for Female Employees
XVI. Termination and Resignation
XVII. Industrial Law, Industrial Disputes and Industrial Relations: The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 .
XVIII. Conditions of Service of Building and Other Construction Workers 181
XIX. Trade Unions Act, 1926
XX. Epilogue
Subject Index