Labour Laws
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Publisher: Vijay Nicole Imprints Private Limited
ISBN: 9789393161376
ISBN: 9788182093164
Price: INR 495.00
Description
Table of contents
- Cover
- Halftitle Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1 Introduction to Labour Laws
- Why Study Labour Laws?
- Misunderstanding of Labour Laws
- History of Labour Laws
- International Labour Organization (ILO) and Labour Laws
- Introduction to Labour Legislations
- Emergence of Labour Legislations
- Objectives of Labour Legislations
- Labour Laws in India
- Classification of Labour Legislations
- Overview of Important Labour Laws in India
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- Chapter 2 The Trade Union Act, 1926
- Introduction
- Statement of Objects and Reasons
- Preliminary
- Registration of Trade Union
- Rights and Liabilities of Registered Trade Unions
- Regulations
- Penalties and Procedure
- The Trade Unions (Amendment) Act, 2001
- Points to Remember
- Trade Union Forms
- Form A
- Annexure B
- Form D
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- Chapter 3 The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
- Introduction
- Statement of Object and Reasons
- Preliminary
- Authorities Under this Act
- Procedure, Powers and Duties of Authorities
- Strikes and Lock-outs
- Lay-off and Retrenchment
- Unfair Labour Practices
- Penalties
- Summary
- Points to Remember
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- Chapter 4 The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946
- Introduction
- Summary
- Points to Remember
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- Chapter 5 The Payment of Wages Act, 1936
- Introduction
- Objective of the Act
- Scope and Coverage
- Definitions
- The Payment of Wages (Amendment) Act, 2005
- Summary
- Points to Remember
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- Chapter 6 The Minimum Wages Act, 1948
- Introduction
- Statement of Objects and Reasons
- Definitions
- Summary
- Points to Remember
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- Chapter 7 The Factories Act, 1948
- Introduction
- Statement of Objects and Reasons
- Preliminary
- Chapter II: The Inspecting Staff
- Chapter III: Health
- Chapter IV Safety
- Chapter V: Welfare
- Chapter VI: Working Hours of Adults
- Chapter VII: Employment of Young Persons
- Chapter VIII: Annual Leave With Wages
- Penalties and Procedure
- Summary
- Points to Remember
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- Chapter 8 The Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923
- Introduction
- Statement of Objects and Reasons
- Chapter I: Preliminary
- Chapter II: Workmen’s Compensation
- Chapter III: Commissioners
- Chapter IV: Rules
- Summary
- Points to Remember
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- Chapter 9 The Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948
- Introduction
- Statement of Objects and Reasons
- Preliminary
- Corporation, Standing Committee and Medical Benefit Council
- Finance and Audit
- Contributions
- Benefits
- Adjudication of Dispute and Claims
- Penalties
- Summary
- Points to Remember
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- Chapter 10 The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
- Introduction
- Statement of Objects and Reasons
- Summary
- Points to Remember
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- Chapter 11 The Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
- Introduction
- Objective
- Scope of the Act
- Summary
- Points to Remember
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- Chapter 12 The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965
- Introduction
- Definitions
- Summary
- Points to Remember
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- Chapter 13 The Apprentices Act, 1961
- Introduction
- Preliminary
- Apprentices and their Training
- Authorities
- Summary
- Points to Remember
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- Chapter 14 The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976
- Introduction
- Preliminary
- Abolition of Bonded Labour System
- Extinguishment of Liability to Repay Bonded Debt
- Implementing Authorities
- Vigilance Committees
- Miscellaneous
- Summary
- Points to Remember
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- Chapter 15 The Employment Exchanges (Compulsory Notification of Vacancies) Act, 1959 and Employees Family Pension Scheme, 1971
- Introduction
- Preliminary
- Employees Family Pension Scheme 1971
- Benefits of Employees’ Pension Scheme
- Applicability of the Scheme
- Summary
- Points to Remember
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- Chapter 16 The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986
- Introduction
- Preliminary
- Prohibition of Employment of Children in Certain Occupations and Processes
- Regulation of Conditions of Work of Children
- Miscellaneous
- Summary
- Points to Remember
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- Chapter 17 The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970
- Introduction
- Preliminary
- The Advisory Boards
- Registration of Establishments Employing Contract Labour
- Licensing of Contractors
- Welfare and Health of Contract Labour
- Penalties and Procedure
- Miscellaneous
- Summary
- Points to Remember
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- Chapter 18 The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
- Introduction
- Preliminary
- Payment of Remuneration at Equal Rates to Men and Women Workers and Other Matters
- Miscellaneous
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- Chapter 19 The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
- Introduction
- Summary
- Points to Remember
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- Caselets
- Index
Biographical note
Mr. B. Nandhakumar is currently working as an Assistant Professor, Department of Management Studies, Hindustan College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore. He has more than 14 years of work experience both in industry and academic institutions. A prolific writer and a keen researcher, he has written 15 books in the field of management, computer science and psychology.
