Unit I Industrial Relations

Industrial Relations Concept, origin, models of IR- Unitary, Pluralist, Marxist perspectives of IR, Approaches to IR, and Industrial Relations system in India: Structure & its evolution. Meaning, Objectives & Functions, Evolution, Provisions of Trade Union Act 1926. ILO - objectives. collective bargaining.

Unit II Industrial Conflicts and Dispute Resolution

Definition, Causes, types and Prevention of Industrial disputes. Industrial Dispute Act –1947 Strikes, Closure, Lock-outs, Lay-off & Retrenchment, industrial conflicts. Concept & Nature of Grievance, Grievance Handling procedures, Discipline: Meaning, Types, Disciplinary procedure. Worker’s Participation in Management.

Unit III Laws relating to Working Conditions

Factories Act 1948, Contract Labour Act 1970.

Unit IV Laws relating to Wages

Minimum Wages Act-1948, Payment of Wages Act – 1936, Payment of Bonus Act - 1965, Equal Remuneration Act -1976.

Unit V Laws Relating to Labour Welfare and Social Security

The Payment of Gratuity Act-1972, Employees’ Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provision Act -1952, Employee Compensation Act-1923, Employee State Insurance Act-1948.