Curious About Industrial Relations? Let's Explore the Key Labor Laws Together

Hello respected sir/madam, I wanted to know the laws that fall under Industrial Relations?

Regards

Hi, Keval. In my opinion, labor laws and industrial relations are two distinct topics. Labor laws are used to maintain smooth industrial relations within an organization. However, industrial relations depend on the attitude and atmosphere prevailing in the organizations. Labor laws provide guidelines to observe the statutory provisions in the organizations.

National Laws on Industrial Relations

At the national level, the following laws directly deal with Industrial Relations:

- Industrial Disputes Act
- Standing Orders Act
- Trade Unions Act

Regards, Varghese Mathew

Guidelines for Industrial Relations

The Industrial Disputes Act, Standing Orders Act, Trade Union Act, etc., provide guidelines for conciliation procedures and discipline management to reduce strained situations in the organization.

Thank you to all who respond. I really appreciate your valuable time to help me out. In one of my interviews, I was asked a question about how many labor laws deal with industrial relations (IR) and to describe the name of each. Therefore, I am seeking from you the list of IR laws and their sources, if any.

Yes, I have S.P. Jain's book on labor law. If there is anything better, please let me know. Also, could you please suggest some online sites where I can stay updated daily with labor laws?

I suggest that you first go through the book on hand from the first page to the last page alongside headings to get the outlines of the act. SP Jain's Labour Law book is sufficient. For the rest of the information, follow the procedures and practices in the organization and have discussions with your superiors. Please let me know if you need further assistance or clarification.

Thank you.

Industrial relations are also affected without any law book coming in between. It is basically about relations, service conditions, a congenial work environment, interpersonal relations, and salary. While disputes are governed by what is stated in the law, many of the behavioral aspects originate from good or bad relations. Laws provide you with the route map, but reaching the destination is your job.

If you want to know about industrial relations, you must go through the Factories Act, 1948.

Clarification on the Factories Act

The Factories Act is not related to industrial relations. It deals with safety, health, welfare, working hours, leave, etc.