Table of Contents
Introduction to Labour and Industrial Laws
Constitutional Framework for Labour Laws
The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
The Factories Act, 1948
The Payment of Wages Act, 1936
The Minimum Wages Act, 1948
The Employees' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
The Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948
The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986
Trade Unions and Industrial Relations
Labour Welfare and Social Security Legislations
Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946
Labour Laws for Women and Children
Labour Laws in the Global Context
Amendments and Reforms in Labour and Industrial Laws
Labour Law Compliance and Legal Challenges
Case Studies and Judicial Pronouncements
Conclusion and Future Outlook