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Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948: Comprehensive Legal Overview
Introduction The Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948, stands as a landmark legislation, providing a social insurance scheme in India. Conceived..
Domestic Inquiry in Industrial Employment: Procedural Fairness and Disciplinary Action
Introduction In the realm of industrial employment, a domestic inquiry refers to an internal investigation conducted by an employer into..
Industrial Tribunals: Adjudicating Industrial Disputes in India
Introduction Industrial Tribunals play a pivotal role in the Indian industrial relations landscape, serving as specialized adjudicating bodies for disputes..
Dispute Settlement Under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
Introduction Absence of disputes implies a harmonious relationship between labour and management. Therefore, every industrial relations legislation necessarily aims at..
Closure of Undertakings: Legal Framework and Judicial Scrutiny Under the Industrial Disputes Act
Introduction The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, serves as a cornerstone in regulating employer-employee relations in India, particularly during industrial restructuring..
The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946: Regulating Conditions of Employment in India
Introduction – The Industrial Employment In India, the regulation of employment contracts involves significant governmental oversight, a practice less common..
Lay-Offs: Temporary Suspension of Employment Under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
Introduction Lay-off, in the context of industrial relations, typically signifies the temporary dismissal of a workman on account of temporary..
Legality of the Right to Strike in India
Introduction The ‘right to strike’ by workers is a recognised weapon available to workers to settle their differences with the..
Lockouts: An Employer’s Weapon in Industrial Relations
Introduction Just as a strike serves as a potent weapon for employees to enforce their industrial demands, a lockout represents..
Individual Dispute v. Industrial Dispute: Navigating the Legal Landscape
Introduction In India, whenever an industrial dispute takes place, the emphasis is often placed on collective bargaining powers and support..