How Many Employees Trigger the Industrial Dispute Act, 1947? Seeking Clarity!

Hello,

Can anyone help me understand how many employees should be present in an organization for the ID Act, 1947 to be applicable?

The applicability of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 is not restricted by the number of workmen/employees employed in an industrial establishment/undertaking. Of course, there are certain restrictions with reference to the number of employees in respect of certain matters, such as lay-off and retrenchment of employees, closure of the establishment, and formation of committees like Works Committee and Grievance Settlement Committee; certain classification-based restrictions in matters of strikes and lock-outs.

I would like to request you to go through the relevant chapters/sections of the Act for further details in this regard.

I think this is applicable for all classes of industry, and the matter can be brought through the labor court if the employer is not complying with the norms.