Industrial Relations, Labour Welfare and Labour Laws
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Halftitle Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- CONTENTS
- PREFACE
- PART ONE: INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND LABOUR WELFARE
- CHAPTER 1: INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
- Introduction
- Definitions of Industrial Relations
- Industrial Relations Systems
- Objectives of Industrial Relations
- Importance of Industrial Relations
- Scope of Industrial Relations
- New Frontiers of Employees Relations
- Shape of Industrial Relations
- Causes for Poor Industrial Relations
- Suggestions to Improve Industrial Relations
- Theories of Industrial Relations
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- CHAPTER 2: INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSHIP SYSTEM IN INDIA
- Introduction
- Industrial Relations During Colonial Period
- Industrial Relations in Post Independence Eras
- Industrial Relations in Post-Globalization Period From 1991 Till Date
- Industrial Relations Trends in India
- Introduction
- Effectiveness of Industrial Relation
- Industrial Relations Environment
- Challenges in Industrial Relations
- The Changed Business Scenario and Industrial Relations
- Labour Reforms
- Neo-Liberal Judicial Trends
- Politics-Trade Unions
- Fragmentation Politics to Politics of Cooperation
- Towards a More Inclusive Union Movement
- New Trends in Collective Bargaining
- Conclusion
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- CHAPTER 3: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
- Introduction
- Retrenchment
- Procedure for Retrenchment
- Transfer of Undertaking
- Closure
- Concept of Closure
- Constitutionality of Section 25FFF
- Chapter V- B
- Lay-Off
- Retrenchment
- Industrial Relations in Turnaround Management
- Turnaround Processes and Voluntary Retirement Schemes
- Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) Policy
- Reasons for Acceptance of Voluntary Retirement Scheme
- Legal Aspects of Voluntary Retirement Scheme
- Conditions for Acceptance/Refusal of Voluntary Retirement
- Disadvantages of Voluntary Retirement Scheme
- Advantages / Merits of Voluntary Retirement Scheme
- The American Federation of Labor - Congress of Industrial organisation (AFL-CIO)
- Research and Development Activities
- A Voice in Strategic Management Decision Making and Ownership
- Capital Investment and Pension Funds
- Industrial Sector Approach
- International Coordination Amongst Unions
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- CHAPTER 4: LABOUR WELFARE
- Introduction
- Definitions of Labour Welfare
- Objectives of Labour Welfare
- Reasons for the Labour Welfare Activities in India
- Principles of Labour Welfare
- Historical Development of Labour Welfare in India/ Evolution of Labour Welfare in India
- Labour Welfare Officer
- Agencies for Labour Welfare Work in India
- Labour Welfare
- History of Labour Welfare
- Central Sector
- Craftsmen Training Scheme
- National Employment Service
- Welfare of Labour
- Second National Commission on Labour
- Child Labour
- Rehabilitation of Bonded Labour
- Women Labour
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Directorate General of Factory Advice Service and Labour Institute (DGFASLI)
- Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS)
- Labour Statistics
- Social Security
- Approaches to Labour Welfare
- Importance of Labour Welfare in India Reasons
- Industrial Backwardness of India
- Welfare Measures
- Statutory Welfare Schemes
- Non-Statutory Schemes
- Labour Welfare Officer
- Who is Labour Welfare Officer?
- Women Labour and the Law
- Employment Opportunities and Wage Disparity
- Applicability of Labour Laws for Women
- Guidelines to Prevent Sexual Harassment of Working Women
- Explanation
- Conducting Enquiry by the Complaints Committee
- Disciplinary Action
- Unfair Labour Practices
- BPO (Business Process outsourcing)
- Objectives of Business Process Outsourcing
- India - The World’s Preferred BPO Destination
- The BPO Sector in India
- Evolution of the BPO Industry in India
- BPO Business Models
- Advantages of BPO
- Disadvantages of BPO
- Strategies for Unionization of Bpo Workers
- Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO)
- History of KPO
- India – the World’s Largest KPO Destination
- Advantage of KPO
- Benefits of KPO to India
- Conclusion
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- CHAPTER 5: SOCIAL SECURITY
- Introduction
- Definitions of Social Security
- Social Security Features
- Elements Covered Under Social Security
- Aims of Social Security
- Coverage of Social Security Measures
- International Labour Organization & Social Security
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- CHAPTER 6: TRADE UNIONS
- Introduction
- Definitions of Trade Union
- Nature and Characteristics of Trade Union
- Objectives of Trade Union
- Advantages and Importance of Trade Unions
- Why Workers Join Trade Union?
- Theories of Trade Unionism
- Types of Trade Unions
- Functions of Trade Union
- Union Structure
- Current Trends in Trade Unionism
- Growth of Trade Union Movement and Membership
- Early Period
- A Modest Beginning
- All India Trade Union Congress
- Present Position of Trade Union
- Trade Unions and their Membership
- Problems of Trade Union
- Weakness of Trade Unions
- Measures for Strengthening Trade Union
- Agricultural Labour
- Labour in Community Development Areas
- Average Days Employed
- Causes of Unemployment
- Wages and Income
- Change in Occupation Pattern
- Bonded Labour in Agriculture
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- CHAPTER 7: WAGES AND SALARY ADMINISTRATION
- Introduction
- Definitions of Wages
- Wage vs Salary
- Objectives of Wage and Salary Administration
- Principles of Wages and Salary Administration
- The Elements of Wage and Salary System
- Essential Characteristics of Good Wage Payment System
- Systems of Wage Payment
- Time Wage System
- Suitability of Time Wage System
- Piece Wage System
- Suitability of Piece Wage System
- Three Concept Wages
- Factors Affecting Wages
- Theories of Wage Payment
- Procedure of Wage and Salary Administration
- Objectives of Compensation
- Factors Influencing Compensation Levels
- State Regulation of Wages
- Incentive Plans
- Definitions of Incentive Plan
- Objectives of Wage Incentive Schemes
- Benefits of Incentive Plans
- Limitations of Incentive Plans
- Essentials of A Good Incentive Plan
- Bonus Calculations
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- CHAPTER 8: GRIEVANCE
- Introduction
- Definitions of Grievance
- Nature and Characteristics of Grievance
- Features of Grievance
- Forms of Grievances
- Causes of Grievances
- Effects of Grievances
- The Discovery of Grievances
- Machinery for Redressal of Grievances
- Basic Elements of a Grievance Procedure
- Grievance Handling Procedure
- Grievance Management In Indian Industry
- Machinery of Redressal of Grievance Grievance Procedure
- Grievance Procedure in Indian Industry
- Grievance Redressal Procedure
- Model for Grievances Redressal Procedure Central Public Sector Undertakings
- Grievance Redressal Policy for Manufacturing Industry
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- CHAPTER 9: DISCIPLINE
- Introduction
- Definitions of Discipline
- Nature and Characteristics of Discipline
- Aims and Objectives of Disciplines
- Three Interpretation of Discipline
- Misconduct or Indiscipline
- Progressive Discipline Approach
- The Red Hot Stove Rule
- Judicial Approach to Discipline in India
- Disciplinary Action
- Definitions of Disciplinary Action
- Causes of Indiscipline and Misconduct
- Measures and Suggestions to Check Indiscipline
- Procedure of Disciplinary Action
- Forms of Disciplinary Action
- Essentials of Good Disciplinary System
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- CHAPTER 10: INDUSTRIAL HEALTH
- Introduction
- Definitions
- Importance of Industrial Health
- Causes of Bad Industrial Health
- Suggestions and Measures to Improve the Health Conditions
- Governmental Measures to Improve Health Conditions
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- CHAPTER 11: ABSENTEEISM AND LABOUR TURNOVER
- Introduction
- Causes of Absenteeism
- Other Causes of Absenteeism
- Cost of Absenteeism
- Preventing Absenteeism
- Steps to take when Dealing with Absenteeism
- Control of Absenteeism
- Absenteeism in Indian Organization
- Labour Turnover
- Causes of Labour Turnover
- Cost of Labour Turnover
- Methods and Measures to Control (Secure Minimum) Labour Turnover
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- CHAPTER 12: WORKERS’ PARTICIPATION IN MANAGEMENT
- Introduction
- Definitions of Workers’ Participation
- Features of Workers’ Participation in Management
- Objectives of Workers Participation in Management
- Need for Participation
- Levels of Participation
- Forms of Participation
- Five Interpretation of Participation
- Reasons for Failures of Workers’ Participation
- Effective Workers’ Participation in Management
- Measures for Making Participation Successful
- Alternative Approaches to Participation
- Quality Circles’ Objectives
- Composition of Quality Circle
- Quality Circles Structure
- How Do Quality Circles Work?
- Quality Circles in India
- How to make Qcs Effective?
- Suggestions for Effective use of Quality Circles
- Quality of Working Life (Qwl)
- Major Issues in Quality of Working Life
- Quality of Work Life Councils
- How to Measure Quality of Work Life?
- Obstacles to Quality of Work Life Programme
- Improving the Quality of Work Life
- Joint Management Council
- Functions of Joint Management Councils
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- CHAPTER 13: PROFIT SHARING AND CO-PARTNERSHIP
- Introduction
- Definitions of Profit Sharing
- Nature and Features of Profit Sharing
- Objects and Purpose of Profit Sharing
- Advantages of Profit Sharing
- Demerits of Profit Sharing
- Labour Co-partnership
- Features of Co-partnership
- Advantages of Co-partnership
- Limitations of Co-partnership
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- CHAPTER 14: INDUSTRIAL SAFETY AND ACCIDENTS
- Introduction
- Safety Programme (Prevention of Accidents)
- Accidents
- Definitions of Accident
- Causes of Accidents
- Safety Measures to Prevent Accidents
- Accident Proneness
- Causes of Accident Proneness
- Accident Costs
- Measurement of Accidents
- Accident Reports and Records
- Accident Prevention Programmes
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- CHAPTER 15: EMPLOYEE TRAINING, EDUCATION AND COUNSELLING
- Introduction
- Definitions of Training
- Need for Training
- Importance of Training
- Types of Training
- On-The-Job Training
- Off-the Job Training
- Workers’ Training According to Labour Laws
- Workers’ Education
- Workers’ Education in India
- Workers’ Education Contents
- Activities of Central Board for Workers Education (CBWE)
- Levels of Workers’ Education Programme
- Employee Counselling
- Aims of Counselling
- Need for Counselling
- Functions of Counselling
- Characteristics of People with Good Mental Health
- The Manager’s Counselling Role
- Types of Counselling
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- CHAPTER 16: INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AT INTERNATIONAL LEVELS
- Introduction
- International Principles of Industrial Relations
- Europe’s Industrial Relations
- Industrial Relations and the Lisbon Strategy
- Six Policy Areas Related to the Lisbon Strategy
- Wage Bargaining Institutions
- Collective Bargaining
- Industrial Relations in Usa
- Difference between American and Western Europe Labour Relations
- Industrial Relations in North America
- Industrial Relations in South America
- Industrial Relations in Germany
- Industrial Relations in Japan
- Industrial Relations in UK
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- Introduction
- CHAPTER 17: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
- Introduction
- Definitions of Collective Bargaining
- Concept of Collective Bargaining
- Features
- Objectives
- Negative Aspects of Collective Bargaining
- Approaches to Collective Bargaining
- Types of Bargaining
- Importance of Collective Bargaining
- The Process of Collective Bargaining
- Clauses in Collective Agreement
- Prerequisites/Principles Of Collective Bargaining Process and Success
- Popular Bargaining Tactics
- Bargaining Limits
- Collective Bargaining in India
- Suggestions for Effective Implementation of Collective Bargaining
- Role of State in Collective Bargaining
- Collective Bargaining and Its Effects within Globalization
- Countries’ Participation in Collective Bargaining
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- CHAPTER 18: INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION (ILO)
- Introduction
- Mission and Objectives of Ilo
- Theoretical Perspectives
- Functional Areas of Ilo Activities
- ILO & India
- National Commission of Labour (NCL)
- Approaches in Drafting the Law on Labour Management Relations
- Industrial Relations and Trade Union
- Commission’s View
- Contract Labour / Casual Workers Temporary Workers
- Employee Wages
- Working Conditions
- Social Security
- Other Recommendations
- Conclusion
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- CHAPTER 19: INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES
- Introduction
- Nature and Characteristics of Industrial Disputes
- Forms of Industrial Disputes
- Causes of Industrial Disputes
- Conflicts/Dispute Caused by Unions
- Conflicts/Dispute Caused by Management
- Types of Industrial Disputes
- Prevention of Industrial Disputes
- Settlement of Industrial Disputes
- Conciliation
- Industrial Disputes in India
- Arbitration
- Statutory History of Arbitration
- Reference of Dispute to Arbitration Under Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
- Reference to the Arbitrator
- The Advantages and Disadvantages of Arbitration
- Arbitrators Duty of Disclosure
- Conclusion
- Industrial Conflicts
- Strikes and Lock-Outs
- Prohibition of Strike and Lock-Outs
- Illegal Strikes and Lock-Outs
- Penalty For Illegal Strikes and Lock-Outs
- Adjudication
- Adjudication of Industrial Disputes
- Industrial Tribunals
- Power of the Government to Refer a Dispute for Adjudication
- Labour Court
- Jurisdiction
- Impact of Good Industrial Relations
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- CHAPTER 1: INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
- PART TWO: LABOUR LAWS
- CHAPTER 20: 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 21: 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 22: THE INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYMENT (STANDING ORDERS) ACT, 1946
- Introduction
- Summary
- Points to Remember
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- CHAPTER 23: THE PAYMENT OF WAGES ACT, 1936
- Introduction
- Objective of the Act
- Scope and Coverage
- Definitions
- The Payment of Wages (Amendment) Act, 2005
- An Act Further to Amend the Payment of Wages Act, 1936
- Summary
- Points to Remember
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- CHAPTER 24: THE MINIMUM WAGES ACT, 1948
- Introduction
- Statement of Objects and Reasons
- Definitions
- Summary
- Points to Remember
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- CHAPTER 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: THE PAYMENT OF GRATUITY ACT, 1972
- Introduction
- Statement of Objects and Reasons
- Summary
- Points to Remember
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- CHAPTER 29: 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 30: THE PAYMENT OF BONUS ACT, 1965
- Introduction
- Definitions
- Summary
- Points to Remember
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- CHAPTER 31: THE APPRENTICES ACT, 1961
- Introduction
- Preliminary
- Apprentices and their Training
- Authorities
- Summary
- Points to Remember
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- CHAPTER 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 37: THE MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961
- Introduction
- Summary
- Points to Remember
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- References
- CHAPTER 20: THE TRADE UNION ACT, 1926
- 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.