Indian Labor Law Overview

📘 Module 1: Introduction to Indian Labor Laws (1 Hour)

• Historical evolution of labor laws in India
• Purpose and objectives: protection, equity, dispute resolution
• Key terms: worker, employee, employer, establishment
• Overview of central vs state jurisdiction in labor laws

📘 Module 2: The Four Labor Codes – Structure & Coverage (1 Hour 15 Minutes)

• Code on Wages, 2019: minimum wage, equal remuneration, payment timelines
• Industrial Relations Code, 2020: strikes, layoff, retrenchment, grievance redressal
• Social Security Code, 2020: PF, ESI, gratuity, gig worker coverage
• Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
• Implications for employers and HR professionals

📘 Module 3: Key Compliance Requirements & Employer Duties (1 Hour)

• Registration, records, returns, and notices under labor laws
• Working hours, leave policies, overtime, contract labor rules
• Hiring and termination procedures under IR Code
• Role of inspectors and enforcement authorities
• Penalties for non-compliance

📘 Module 4: Practical Challenges & Reform Trends (45 Minutes)

• Transitioning to new labor codes – preparedness checklist
• Digitalization of labor compliance (e-SHRAM, Shram Suvidha)
• State-level adaptations and exemptions
• Recent court decisions and labor law litigation updates
• Sectoral insights: IT, manufacturing, gig economy

📚 Stay compliant, stay ahead — Build your expertise in India’s evolving labor law landscape with this structured 4-hour learning program.