This article is part of a series of blog posts by Simpliance that aim to guide both employers and employees with respect to the best practices of labour law compliance. They also act as a guide for individuals unfamiliar with the regulations governing employment in India. This blog on Industrial Disputes is the second post in the series, with the first one being on minimum wages. Introduction Regardless of the level of economic development, policies…
Introduction Labour law is the body of statutory regulation coupled with executive rule promulgation that applies to matters such as employment, remuneration, hours & conditions of work, industrial relations and social security. It defines the contours of the employer-employee relationship by outlining the rights and duties they have towards each other. Employees are given rights that impose corresponding duties on employers in a Hohfeldian sense and vice-versa. These laws aim to operate to prevent exploitation…