Course

Unit 1

Labour Administration and Judicial Administration – History of Labour Legislation – Labour in Indian Constitution, Industrial Jurisprudence, Judicial Set Up and Administration of Industrial and Labour Judiciary, Administrative Set Up and Functions of the Factory Inspectorate, Central and State.

Unit 2

Labour Acts : Working conditions and Welfare – The Factories Act 1948, The Plantation Labour Act, 1951, The Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act 1947/ The Kerala shop and Commercial Establishments Act, 1960, The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act 1946, and Relevant Case Laws. Faculty should guide students to compare AI summaries with official documents and discuss ethical implications of automated legal interpretation.

Unit 3

Labour Laws Governing Employment and Industrial Relations – The Payment of Wages Act 1936, The Payment of Bonus Act 1965, The Industrial Disputes Act 1947, The Trade Union Act 1926 and Relevant Case Laws.

Students can simulate mock conciliation sessions using AI conversation tools to explore the dispute resolution process. After the AI simulation, students reflect differences between human negotiation and AI-generated reasoning.

Unit 4

Social Security Acts – The Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952, The Payment of Gratuity Act 1972, The Public Provident Funds Act 1968, The Employees’ Compensation Act 1923 and Relevant Case Laws.

Unit 5

Four Labour Codes – The Employees’ State Insurance Act 1948, The Maternity Benefit Act 1961, The Apprentices Act 1961, The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act 1970 and Relevant Case Laws. As a practical exercise, students may use Canva’s Magic Design or Bing Image Creator to create awareness posters on maternity rights or safe working conditions, ensuring ethical sourcing and human review of AI outputs.

Text Books / References

Text Books:

• Ajay Garg, (2012). Labour Laws One Should Know, Nabhi Publishing House.
• Dale Yoder and Paul Stau,(1986). Personnel Management and Industrial Relations, 7th Edition.New Delhi;  Prentice Hall of India Pvt.Ltd.
• Kapoor N D, (2001). Elements of Industrial Law, New Delhi: Sultan Chand and Sons.
• Kumar H L (2013), Labour Laws Everyone should Know, New Delhi: Universal Law Publishing.
• Kumar H L (2013). Compliances Under about Laws: A User’s Guide to Adhere with the Provisions under Various Employment Related Acts, New Delhi: Universal Law Publishing.

Suggested Readings:

• Tripathi P C, (2013). Personnel Management and Industrial Relations, New Delhi: Sultan Chand and Sons.
• Sharma,A.M, (2011). Industrial Relations Conceptual and Legal Framework- New Delhi: Himalayan Publishing House.
• Srivatsava S C, (2012). Industrial Relations and Labour Laws, New Delhi: Publishing House and Educational Books.

This course introduces the principles and practice of labour welfare in India, examining the administrative, legal, and ethical foundations of employment legislation. It enables students to understand the evolution of labour laws, their socio-economic objectives, and the interplay between industrial jurisprudence, judicial institutions, and welfare codes. The course integrates technology-enhanced learning through carefully guided AI activities that promote analysis, critical reasoning, and ethical reflection on the application of digital tools in labour relations.

Course Objectives:

1. To make the students aware about the Existing Labour Administrative Set Up both at the Center and the State Level.
2. To understand the Existing Structure and Functions of Industrial and Labour Judicial System in India.
3. To enable the Students to Review the History of Labour Legislation in India and the Development of Industrial Jurisprudence.

Course Outcomes:

1. Explain the structure and function of labour administrative systems and legal frameworks in India.
2. Interpret and apply major labour laws and codes in practical and ethical contexts.
3. Critically evaluate workplace welfare provisions and industrial relations issues using evidence-based approaches.
4. Demonstrate responsible use of Artificial Intelligence tools in analysing legal texts, generating compliance checklists, and visual communication.

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