This book covers 29 chapters of Industrial Relations and Labour Laws.
– There are nearly 2539 objective questions with suggested answers of Industrial Relations and Labour Laws.
– Each chapter has a detailed study material.
– There are more than 100 “Certain Questions Answered”.
– Each chapters of this book contains “Points to Remember”.
– Labour Laws chapters cover the latest amendments.
– Some questions have been taken from various competitive examinations like NTPC, BHEL, PNB (S.O. HR), UGC NET, Company Secretary, Management Trainee Exams and Bank P.O. Exams
– Useful for Human Resources and Law Professionals who want to have detailed review of Labour Laws and Industrial Relations
Contents –
1. Trade Unionism
Introduction
Definition of Trade Union
Salient Features of Trade Unions
Functions of Trade Union
Role of Trade Unions
Classification of Trade Unions
Theories of Trade Unionism
Points to Remember
Questions for Review
Certain Questions Answered
Objective Questions
2. Trade Union Movement in India – Before Independence
Introduction
The First Phase (1875-1918)
The Second Phase: Birth of a Trade Union (1918-26)
The Third Phase (1927-34)
The Fourth Phase (1935-50)
Points to Remember
Questions for Review
Certain Questions Answered
Objective Questions
3. Trade Union Movement in India – After Independence and Five Year Plan
Introduction
Industrial Policy Resolutions
Trade Union Movement in Different Periods
Five Years Plans
Points to Remember
Questions for Review
Certain Questions Answered
Objective Questions
4. Trade Union Act, 1926
Introduction
Chapter I – Preliminary [Sections 1 to 2]
Chapter II – Registration of Trade Unions [Sections 3 to 14]
Chapter III – Rights and Liabilities of Registered Trade Unions [Sections 15 to 28]
Chapter IV – Regulations [Sections 29 to 30]
Chapter V – Penalties and Procedure under Trade Union Act, 1926 [Sections 31 to 33]
The Trade Union Amended Bill, 2019
Points to Remember
Questions for Review
Certain Questions Answered
Objective Questions
5. Industrial Relations and Grievance Management
Introduction
Forms of Grievance
Steps in Grievance Procedure
Model Grievance Procedure
Grievance Management in India
Discipline
Suspension
Dismissal and Discharge
Points to Remember
Questions for Review
Certain Questions Answered
Objective Questions
6. The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
Introduction
Enactment of Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
Chapter 1 – Preliminary [Sections 1 to 2]
Chapter II – Authorities under This Act [Sections 3-9]
Chapter IIA – Notice of Change [Sections 9A to 9B]
Chapter IIB – Grievance Redressal Machinery [Section 9C]
Chapter III – Reference of Disputes to Boards, Courts or Tribunals [Section 10-10A]
Chapter IV – Procedure, Powers and Duties of Authorities [Sections 11 to 21]
Chapter V – Strikes and Lock-outs [Sections 22 to 25]
Chapter VI – Penalties [Sections 26 to 31]
Points to Remember
Industrial Disputes (Amendment) Act, 2010
Questions for Review
Certain Questions Answered
Objective Questions
7. Industrial Disputes and Strikes
Introduction
Forms of Industrial Disputes
Machinery for Prevention and Settlement of Disputes
Points to Remember
Questions for Review
Certain Questions Answered
Objective Questions
8. Collective Bargaining
Introduction
Steps Involved in Collective Bargaining
Functions of Collective Bargaining
Importance of Collective Bargaining
Bargaining Theories
Types of Collective Bargaining
Bargaining Levels
Collective Bargaining Agreements
Points to Remember
Questions for Review
Certain Questions Answered
Objective Questions
9. The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965
Introduction
Enactment of the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965
Important Definitions
Calculation of Bonus
Penalties [Section 28]
Points to Remember
Questions for Review
Certain Questions Answered
Objective Questions
10. The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970
Introduction
Enactment of the Act
Chapter I – Preliminary [Section 1-2]
Important Definitions [Section 2]
Chapter II – The Advisory Boards [Sections 3-5]
Chapter III – Registration of Establishments Employing Contract Labour [Sections 6-10]
Chapter IV – Licensing of Contractors [Sections 11-15]
Chapter V – Welfare and Health of Contract Labour [Sections 16-21]
Chapter VI – Penalties and Procedure [Sections 22-27]
Chapter VII – Miscellaneous [Sections 28-35]
Points to Remember
Questions for Review
Certain Questions Answered
Objective Questions
11. The Factories Act, 1948
Introduction
Enactment of Factories Act, 1948
Chapter I – Preliminary [Sections 1 to 7]
Chapter II – The Inspecting Staff [Sections 7A to 10]
Chapter III – Health [Sections 11 to 20]
Chapter IV – Safety [Sections 21-41]
Chapter IV – A Provisions Relating to Hazardous Processes [Sections 41A-41H]
Chapter V – Welfare [Sections 42-50]
Chapter VI – Working Hours of Adult [Sections 51-66]
Chapter VII – Employment of Young Person [Sections 67-77]
Chapter VIII – Annual Leave with Wages [Sections 78-84]
Chapter IX – Special Provisions [Sections 85-91A]
Chapter X – Penalties and Procedure [Sections 92 to 106A]
Chapter XI – Supplemental [Sections 107-120]
Points to Remember
Questions for Review
Certain Questions Answered
Objective Questions
12. The Payment of Wages Act, 1936
Introduction
Applicability of the Act [Section 1]
Enactment of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936
A Few Important Definitions [Section 2]
Penalty for Offences under the Act [Section 20]
Points to Remember
Questions for Review
Certain Questions Answered
Objective Questions
13. The Minimum Wages Act, 1948
Introduction
Enactment of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948
A Few Important Definitions [Section 2]
Penalties under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948
Points to Remember
Questions for Review
Certain Questions Answered
Objective Questions
14. The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
Introduction
Chapter I – Preliminary [Sections 1 to 3]
Chapter II – Payment of Remuneration at Equal Rates to Men and Women Workers and Other Matters [Sections 4 to 7]
Chapter III – Miscellaneous [Sections 8 to 18]
Penalties for Offences under the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 [Section 10]
Points to Remember
Questions for Review
Certain Questions Answered
Objective Questions
15. Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Legislation
Introduction
Applicability of the Act
Important Definitions
Penalties under the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 [Section 13]
Points to Remember
Questions for Review
Certain Questions Answered
Objective Questions
16. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
Introduction
Objective of the Act
Chapter I – Preliminary [Sections 1 to 3]
Chapter- II – Constitution of Internal Complaints Committee [Section 4]
Chapter- III – Constitution of Local Complaints Committee [Sections 5 to 8]
Chapter IV – Complaint [Sections 9 to 11]
Chapter V – Inquiry into Complaint [Sections 12 to 18]
Chapter VI – Duties of Employer [Section 19]
Chapter VII – Duties and Powers of District Officer [Section 20]
Chapter VIII – Miscellaneous [Sections 21 to 30)
Penalty for Non-compliance with Provisions of Act [Section 26]
Points to Remember
Questions for Review
Certain Questions Answered
Objective Questions
17. The Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923
Introduction
Applicability of the Act
Penalties [Section 18A]
Points to Remember
Questions for Review
Certain Questions Answered
Objective Questions
18. The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
Introduction
Applicability of the Act [Section 2]
Penalty for Contravention of Act by Employer [Section 21]
The Maternity Benefits (Amended) Act, 2017
Other Schemes for Maternity Benefit by the Government of India
Points to Remember
Questions for Review
Certain Questions Answered
Objective Questions
19. The Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948
Enactment of the Employees’ State Insurance Act
Chapter I – Preliminary
Chapter II – Corporation, Standing Committee and Medical Benefit Council [Sections 3-25]
Chapter III – Finance And Audit [Section 26-37]
Chapter IV – Contributions [Sections 38-45]
Chapter V – Benefits [Sections 46-73]
Chapter VA – Transitory Provisions [Sections 73A-73I]
Chapter VI – Adjudication of Disputes and Claims [Sections 74-83]
Chapter VII – Penalties [Sections 84-86A]
Chapter VIII – Miscellaneous [Sections 87-100]
Key Amendments
Other Schemes
Points to Remember
Questions for Review
Certain Questions Answered
Objective Questions
20. The Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
Introduction
Enactment of the Employees’ Provident Fund Act, 1952
Applicability of the Act [Section 1]
Contribution by Employer and Employee in EPF
A Few Important Definitions [Section 2]
Other Schemes
Points to Remember
Questions for Review
Certain Questions Answered
Objective Questions
21. The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
Introduction
Enactment of Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
Applicability of the Act
Definitions [Section 2]
Calculation of Gratuity [Section 4(2)]
Penalties under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
Time-limit for Payment of Gratuity
Points to Remember
Questions for Review
Certain Questions Answered
Objective Questions
22. Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986
Introduction
Enactment of the Act
Non-governmental Organisations
Objective of the Act
Constitutional Provisions and Programmes on Child Labour in India
Part II – Prohibition of Employment of Children in Certain Occupations and Processes [Sections 3 to 5]
Part III – Regulation of Conditions of Work of Children [Sections 6 to 13]
Part IV – Miscellaneous [Sections 14 to 26]
Points to Remember
Questions for Review
Certain Questions Answered
Objective Questions
23. The Trade Union Movement in Great Britain
Early Trade Unionism
Rapid Trade Union Growth (1850-1900)
Trade Union Movement after Second World War
Thatcher and 1980s
1990s and 2000s
Tony Blair and Trade Unionism 1997-2007
White Paper
Trade Union after 2007
Questions for Review
Certain Questions Answered
Objective Questions
24. The New Labour Codes
The Basic Hurdle
The Codes in Detail
Conclusion
25. The Code on Wages, 2019
Introduction
Separate Definitions of ‘Worker’ and ‘Employee’
Equal Remuneration
Advisory Committee
Changes with Respect to Minimum Wages
Objectives of The Payment of Wages
Fines Under Payment of Wages
Deductions for Absence from Duty [Sec. 20]
Definitions of ‘Contractor’ and ‘Contract Labour’
Changes with Respect to Payment of Bonus
Set on and Set off of Allocable Surplus
Revamped Provisions for Offences and Penalties
Objective Questions and Answers
26. The Industrial Relations Code, 2020
Introduction
Industrial Disputes
Machinery for Prevention and Settlement of Disputes
Amendments to The Definitions
Standing Orders
Constitution of Industrial Tribunals
Prohibition on Strikes and Lock-Outs
Strike or Lock-Out Deemed Illegal
Lay-off, Retrenchment and Closure
Worker Re-skilling Fund
Objective Questions and Answers
27. The Social Security Code, 2020
Introduction
Structure of the Code
Applicability and Registration
Benefits to Gig Workers and Platform Workers
Chapter III: Employees’ Provident Fund
Chapter IV: Employees’ State Insurance Corporation
Chapter V: Gratuity
Chapter VI: Maternity Benefit
Chapter VII: Employee’s Compensation
Chapter VIII: Social Security and Cess in Respect of Building and Other Construction Workers
Objective Questions with Answers
28. The Occupational Safety, Health And Working Conditions Code, 2020
Introduction
License and Registration
Notice Requirements
Contract Labour
Key Changes
Objective Questions with Answers
29. Miscellaneous Questions
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