Industrial Relations, Labour Welfare and Labour Laws

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The book covers topics on social security, wage and salary administration, worker participation in management, profit-sharing and co-partnership, employee training, education and counseling in separate chapters.

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
- 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
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
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Mr. B. Nandhakumar is currently working as an Assistant Professor, Department of Management Studies, Hindustan College of Arts &amp; 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.

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