Labour Laws

This edition of Labour Laws provides a consolidated and up-to-date compilation of the principal labour enactments in India, incorporating the latest statutory reforms and key codes notified by the Government of India. Updated to include all relevant legislative changes as of 2022, the book serves as an indispensable legal reference for practitioners, HR and compliance professionals, academicians, and students of labour law.

The volume covers the full text of the following major codes:

• Code on Wages, 2019 (29 of 2019, dt. 18-6-2019)

• Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (35 of 2020, dt. 29-9-2020)

• Code on Social Security, 2020 (36 of 2020, dt. 29-9-2020)

• Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code, 2020 (37 of 2020, dt. 29-9-2020)

In addition, the book contains a wide range of important allied labour legislations, including but not limited to:

• Apprentices Act, 1961

• Beedi Workers Welfare Cess Act, 1976 & Beedi Workers Welfare Fund Act, 1976

• Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996

• Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986

• Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970

• Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923

• Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952

• Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948

• Equal Remuneration Act, 1976

• Factories Act, 1948

• Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

• Maternity Benefit Act, 1961

• Minimum Wages Act, 1948

• Payment of Bonus Act, 1965

• Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972

• Payment of Wages Act, 1936

• Shops and Establishments Acts (State-specific provisions)

• Trade Unions Act, 1926

• Workmen’s Compensation (Amendment) Acts, among others

Key features:

• Comprehensive coverage of central labour codes and allied laws in a single reference volume

• Accurate and updated statutory text as per the latest amendments

• Alphabetically and thematically arranged for ease of use

• Reliable reference for legal professionals, HR managers, academicians, and government officers

• Suitable for competitive examinations with labour law components

This edition is particularly useful for:

• Labour law practitioners and consultants

• Corporate HR and compliance teams

• Law students and researchers specialising in industrial relations

• Candidates appearing for judicial and public service examinations

With its authoritative coverage and up-to-date statutory text, this volume is a ready reckoner for navigating the evolving framework of labour laws in India.