Labour & Industrial Law

Labour laws are a set of laws and regulations that govern the rights and obligations of employers and employees in the workplace. These laws cover a wide range of topics, including employment contracts, working hours, minimum wage, health and safety, and discrimination.

In India, the main labour laws include:

• The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947: This Act provides for the resolution of industrial disputes through conciliation and arbitration, and establishes the machinery for the settlement of such disputes.
• The Factories Act, 1948: This Act sets out the safety, health, and welfare provisions for workers in factories. It covers topics such as working hours, holidays, and leave, as well as the provision of amenities such as toilets, drinking water, and canteens.
• The Payment of Wages Act, 1936: This Act regulates the payment of wages to workers, including the time and manner of payment, and provides for the recovery of unpaid wages.
• The Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952: This Act provides for the establishment of a provident fund scheme for the benefit of employees, which is a retirement savings scheme.
• The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961: This Act provides for the payment of maternity benefit to female employees and sets out the rights and obligations of employers and employees in relation to maternity leave.

These are just a few examples of the labour laws that apply in India. There are many other laws that apply to specific industries or types of employment, such as the Mines Act, 1952 (which applies to the mining industry) and the Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) Act, 1986 (which applies to dock workers).

​Overall, labour laws are an important aspect of the employment relationship and are designed to protect the rights and welfare of workers. If you are an employer or employee and have any questions about your rights and obligations under labour laws, we encourage you to contact us for guidance.