Labour laws regulate the relationship between employers, employees/workmen, and the State to ensure fair wages, safe working conditions, social security and peaceful industrial relations (concept). In India, labour laws are influenced by the Constitution, legislation, judicial decisions and international labour standards (concept).
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You should be able to:
Labour law is the set of rules that governs:
Labour laws can be broadly grouped into (concept):
Why labour laws are needed (explain in 6–8 points):
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Any three objectives (concept):
Any three points are sufficient.
Need for labour laws (concept):
Any three reasons are acceptable (concept).
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Labour laws regulate the relationship between employers, employees/workmen, and the State to ensure fair wages, safe working conditions, social security and peaceful industrial relations (concept). In India, labour laws are influenced by the Constitution, legislation, judicial decisions and international labour standards (concept).
This introductory topic usually appears in exams as:
You should be able to:
Labour law is the set of rules that governs:
Labour laws can be broadly grouped into (concept):
Why labour laws are needed (explain in 6–8 points):
Write any 6–8 objectives:
Coverage depends on the specific law, but generally labour laws apply to:
Practical exam hint: if asked “scope”, write:
Main sources (classification):
Fundamental rights and directive principles guide labour welfare and equality (concept).
Parliament/State legislatures enact laws; rules/notifications provide details (concept).
Courts interpret labour statutes and lay down principles (precedents) (concept).
Agreements between employers and unions can set conditions, subject to law (concept).
ILO conventions/recommendations influence policy and reforms (concept).
You can mention (concept):
The International Labour Organization (ILO) promotes decent work standards (concept). ILO conventions influence:
Identify coverage (establishment + employee category) → Determine obligations (wages/benefits/safety) → Maintain records/registers (compliance) → Inspections/returns → Remedies/penalties and dispute resolution (concept)
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Labour laws regulate employment relations and conditions of work (wages, hours, safety, welfare) and help maintain industrial harmony (concept).
Labour laws protect workers, balance labour–management interests, and support fair, safe and productive workplaces (concept).