TABLE OF CONTENT
Module 1. Introduction to Labour Law in India
- Historical evolution of labour legislation
- Constitutional Framework
- Rationale for codification: from 29 Acts to 4 Codes
- Codification timeline: Code on Wages (2019)
- Centre vs. State rule-making authority
Module 2. The Four Labour Codes - Structural Overview
- Code on Wages, 2019
- Code on Industrial Relations, 2020
- Code on Social Security, 2020
- Code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions, 2020
- Implementation Challenges & Case Studies
Module 3. Code on Wages, 2019
- Definition of wages & the 50% rule (Section 2(y))
- Minimum wages & national floor wage
- Timely payment of wages & permissible deductions
- Equal remuneration & non-discrimination
- Bonus eligibility & computation
- Gratuity, including fixed-term employee eligibility
Module 4. Code on Social Security, 2020
- Provident Fund provisions
- ESI provisions
- Maternity & Paternity Benefits
- Employee compensation for workplace injury/death
- Gig & Platform Worker Coverage under Social Security Code
- Social security registration & portability — e-Shram integration
Module 5. Industrial Relations Code, 2020
- Trade union recognition & registration
- Industrial dispute resolution mechanism
- Standing orders & model standing orders
- Retrenchment, layoff & closure
- Strikes, lock-outs & notice requirements
- Role of Labour Courts & Industrial Tribunals
Module 6. Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code, 2020
- Definition of "establishment" & applicability thresholds
- Working hours, overtime, leave & rest intervals
- Safety committees & welfare facilities
- Child & adolescent labour provisions
- Inter-state migrant worker protections (moved here — OSH Code is now their primary home)
- Sector-specific provisions: factories, mines, ports, construction
Module 7. Contract & Contingent Labour Regulations
- Contract labour licensing & registration
- Rights & benefits parity with permanent employees
- Fixed-term employment contracts
- Cross-reference: gig & platform work arrangements
Module 8. Compliance, Audit & Enforcement
- Registration & licensing under the Codes
- Statutory registers, returns & record-keeping
- Inspector-cum-Facilitator scheme
- Penalties & compounding of offences
- Compliance audit checklists
Module 9. Emerging Trends & Global Perspectives
- Gig economy & platform workers — Indian & global frameworks
- ESG & labour rights reporting
- AI, automation & future of work
- ILO conventions & India's obligations
- Remote/hybrid work & cross-border labour issues
- State-wise Labour Codes implementation tracker
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