Introduction India is a socialist country. Therefore, social benefits that are governed by labour laws are regarded as sacrosanct. Social security schemes in India not only protect the employees but also their families by giving benefits in financial security and healthcare. These schemes guarantee long-term sustenance for families when the earning member retires, dies, or suffers a disability, thus helping insure the future and protect the interests of the employee. The various Labour Laws of…
As part of the recovery plan from COVID-19, state governments see the suspension of labour laws by way of notifications/ordinance, as a policy measure that’s expected to boost economic recovery. This decision has been surrounded in hyperbole and rhetoric, with fake and ambiguous news circulating as well. There have been claims of total suspension of labour laws and employers actioning widespread exploitation. This article aims to provide an objective view of the facts surrounding the…