Employee Relations & Labour Legislation

Syllabus

SC-HRM-02

Employee Relations & Labour Legislation

Unit-1: Introduction to Contemporary Employee Relations: Concept, Definition, Scope, Objectives and Importance of Employee Relations, Evolving Nature of Work: From Industrial Relations to Strategic Employee Relations, Key Influencing Factors: Technology, Globalization, Workforce Diversity Approaches to ER: Dunlop’s Approach, Human Relations Approach, Social Action Approach, Gandhian Philosophy in Modern ER, Role of ILO and its relevance in India today, Emerging ER Models in the Gig Economy and Remote Work Era                                                                                                                  (6+2)

Unit-2: Mechanism for Harmonious Employee Relations: Collective Bargaining: Definition, Process, Essential Conditions, Functions and Importance of Bargaining Units, Workers’ Participation in Management, Problem-Solving & Negotiation Techniques in ER, Grievance Redressal: Sources, Forms, and Procedures, Model Grievance Procedure, Role of Committees, Digital ER Tools.         (6+2)

Unit-3: Legislations governing Employee Relations: The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947: Key Definitions: Industry, Workmen, Industrial Dispute, Authorities: Roles and Responsibilities, Strikes, Lockouts, Layoffs, Retrenchment & Closure, The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970: Advisory Boards, Registration, Licensing, Welfare Measures, Health Provisions, Record-Keeping,    (6+2)

Unit-4: Legislation Related to Unions and Wage Protection: The Trade Union Act, 1926:Formation, Registration, Privileges and Rights ,Types and Structures of Unions, Maharashtra Recognition of Trade Union and Prevention of Unfair Labour Practices Act 1971 – Unfair labour practices on the Part of Employers and Employees, Authorities, Complaints & Penalties under the Act, The Minimum Wages Act, 1948: Fixation, Revision of Wages, Advisory Boards, Registers, Hours of Work, Overtime Wages, Role of Trade Unions in the Platform Economy (e.g., Swiggy, Uber, Zomato)                                                               (8+2)

Unit-5: Legislations for Safe and Equitable Work Environment: The Factories Act 1948 – Definitions of Factory, Manufacturing Process, Worker, Occupier; Provisions under Health, Safety and Welfare, Working Hours, Annual Leave with Wages, Prohibition of Employment of Children, Child Labour Provisions, Maternity benefit Act, 1961 – Eligibility, Leave Provisions, Crèche Facility and latest Amendment, The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 – Definitions of Sexual Harassment, Employee, Workplace, Complaints Committee, Complaint Mechanism, Aggrieved Woman, Chairperson; Constitution of Internal Complaints Committee, Complaint Procedures                                 (9+2)