Course

Electives

Unit 1

Introduction to Industrial Relations

Concept and scope of industrial relations – Historical evolution of industrial relations – significance in shaping labour relations – Overview of stakeholders involved in industrial relations – employers, employees, trade unions, and government bodies.

Unit 2

Labour Legislation Framework in India

Key labour laws in India – Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 – the Trade Unions Act, 1926 – the Factories Act, 1948 – the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 – the objectives, provisions, and enforcement mechanisms of major labour legislations – Analysis of recent amendments and updates in labour laws – implications for industrial relations.

Unit 3

Collective Bargaining and Grievance Handling

Concept and significance of collective bargaining in labour relations – the process of collective bargaining – negotiation techniques, and outcomes – grievance handling procedures – dispute resolution mechanisms – role in maintaining industrial peace.

Unit 4

Worker Welfare and Social Security Measures

Worker’s welfare measures – health and safety regulation – welfare amenities – benefits-Social security measures – provident fund – gratuity – employee insurance schemes – their implementation in the Indian context – challenges and reforms – enhance worker welfare – social security provisions.

Unit 5

Emerging Issues and Future Trends

Emerging issues in industrial relations – gig economy – contract labour – informal sector challenges – recent trends in labour relations – technology-driven changes – flexible work arrangements – globalization impacts – future prospects and policy recommendations – promoting harmonious industrial relations – ensuring social justice in the workplace.

Course Objective:

The course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of industrial relations in the Indian context, focusing on the concept, historical evolution, stakeholders, and legal framework governing labour relations. Through an in-depth analysis of major labour laws, collective bargaining processes, and grievance-handling procedures, students will develop practical skills to navigate industrial disputes and maintain industrial peace.

Course Outcomes:

The student will be able to:

CO1: Understand the concept and historical evolution of industrial relations and its stakeholders.

CO2: Analyse the framework of labour legislation in India, including major laws and recent amendments.

CO3: Demonstrate proficiency in collective bargaining, negotiation techniques, and grievance handling.

CO4: Evaluate worker welfare measures and social security provisions in the Indian context.

CO5: Identify emerging issues and trends in industrial relations and propose policy recommendations for promoting harmonious labour relations.

Textbooks:

1. Michael Salamon – Industrial Relations: Theory and Practice – Pearson Education
2. L. Malik – Labour and Industrial Laws – Eastern Book Company
3. Barry Hirsch – Collective Bargaining: Concepts, Practices and Law – Irwin/McGraw-Hill

References:

1. K. Gupta – Social Security in India: Issues, Challenges, and Policies – Oxford University Press
2. Satish Pandey – Emerging Trends in Industrial Relations: A Global Perspective – Sage Publications