[100% Off] Understanding India’s New Labour Codes: A Complete Guide
Master the four new Labour Codes of India — Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security, and Occupational Safety
What you’ll learn
- Understand the evolution and history of labour laws in India
- both pre- and post-independence.
- Analyze the Government’s labour law reforms and their role in Ease of Doing Business.
- Explain the consolidation of 29 legislations into 4 Labour Codes.
- Understand the Code on Wages
- 2019 — definitions
- minimum wages
- equal remuneration
- and bonus provisions.
- Examine Trade Union laws
- their recognition
- management
- rights
- and immunities.
- Understand Industrial Disputes — strikes
- lockouts
- retrenchments
- lay-offs
- closures
- and resolution mechanisms.
- Gain in-depth knowledge of the Code on Social Security
- 2020 — ESI
- EPF
- gratuity
- maternity benefits
- and coverage of gig/platform workers.
- Study Occupational Safety
- Health
- and Working Conditions Code
- 2020 — workplace safety
- hours of work
- women’s employment
- migrant workers
- and welfare
- Learn about international labour standards through ILO Conventions and their impact on Indian law.
- Interpret the constitutional provisions and the role of national labour commissions in shaping policies.
- Evaluate contemporary issues like child labour
- bonded labour
- contract labour
- and unorganized sector protections.
- Develop a holistic understanding of industrial relations
- employer obligations
- and employee rights under new legal frameworks.
Requirements
- A graduate degree in any discipline (Law
- Management
- Humanities
- or related fields).
- Basic understanding of legal or management concepts is helpful but not mandatory.
- Interest in law
- governance
- HR
- or social welfare systems.
Description
The study of Labour and Industrial Law covers the evolution of industrial relations, trade unions, social security, and workplace safety in India. With the recent consolidation of 29 existing legislations into 4 simplified Labour Codes, the Government of India has ushered in a new era of labour reforms, ease of doing business, and social security protection.This course provides a comprehensive, step-by-step study of the Code on Wages (2019), Industrial Relations Code (2020), Social Security Code (2020), and Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code (2020). Students will also gain exposure to international labour standards (ILO conventions), constitutional provisions, and landmark reforms shaping the Indian labour landscape.
Designed for law, management, and humanities students, as well as HR and industry professionals, this course bridges theory and practice by combining policy insights, legal frameworks, and real-world examples.
By the end of this course, learners will:
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Understand the historical evolution of labour laws in India.
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Gain clarity on minimum wages, equal remuneration, bonus, and payment systems.
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Analyze trade union rights, industrial disputes, strikes, and lockouts.
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Learn about social security systems: ESI, EPF, gratuity, maternity benefits, and protections for gig and platform workers.
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Explore occupational safety, health, and welfare provisions including migrant workers’ rights.
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Examine India’s alignment with international labour conventions and standards.
“This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.”
Some parts of this course have been developed with the assistance of AI-powered tools. Specifically, AI was used to:
Generate and refine written lecture content, assignments, and supporting explanations.
Create visual elements such as illustrations and graphics for course material.
Assist in structuring and simplifying complex legal concepts for better learner understanding.
All AI-assisted content has been carefully reviewed, verified, and supplemented by the instructor to ensure accuracy, relevance, and clarity.
This disclosure is made to maintain full transparency and help learners understand the role of AI in the creation of course materials.
