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Unit-I: Concept of Labour and Trade Unions

Concept of Labour through the ages – Trade Unions: History of Trade Union Movement – The Trade unions according to Industrial Relations Code, 2020 – Definitions – Registration – Rights and Liabilities of Registered Trade Union – Immunities – Amalgamation and Dissolution of unions – Reorganization of Trade Unions.

6-Mark Previous Important Questions

1. Registration of Trade Union
2. Labour during feudal days
3. Definition of Trade Union
4. Collective Bargaining
5. Reorganisation of Trade Union

15-Mark Previous Important Questions

1. What is Trade Union? Discuss the procedure for recognition of Trade Union.
2. Explain the history of Indian Trade Union Movement.
3. Define Trade Union and explain the rights and duties of registered trade union.
4. Trace out the historical background of the Trade Union Movement.

Unit-II: Prevention and Settlement of Industrial Disputes

Prevention and Settlement of Industrial Disputes in India – The role of State in Industrial Relations under new Industrial Relations Code 2020 – Definition of industry – Industrial Dispute – Individual Dispute – Workmen – special provisions relating Lay Off – Retrenchment – Closure – Award – Strike – Lockout under chapter X of the code.

6-Mark Previous Important Questions

1. Retrenchment
2. Lockout
3. Workman
4. Industry
5. Layoff
6. Award

15-Mark Previous Important Questions

1. Discuss strike as a weapon in the process of collective bargaining and comment on its legality in the light of latest trends of decisions of the Apex Court.
2. Discuss the law relating to strikes and lockouts.
3. Define Industrial Dispute and explain when individual dispute becomes industrial dispute with the help of decided cases.

Unit-III: Authorities under the Industrial Relations Code

Authorities under the ID Code – Works Committee – Conciliation – Limitation to raise dispute – Court Of inquiry – Tribunals – Powers and Functions of Authorities – Voluntary Arbitration – Alteration of conditions of service – Management rights of action during pendency of proceedings – Recovery of money due from employer – Unfair labour practices – miscellaneous provisions of the Code.

6-Mark Previous Important Questions

1. Court of inquiry
2. Voluntary Arbitration
3. Works Committee
4. Unfair Labour Practice
5. Arbitration of Industrial Disputes
6. Conciliation

15-Mark Previous Important Questions

1. State the various adjudicatory machinery provided under the Industrial Dispute Act, 1947.
2. Explain the procedure for the reference of industrial dispute to Labour Court or Industrial Tribunal.
3. Explain various methods of resolving industrial disputes under the Industrial Disputes Act.
4. State the procedure for the reference of an industrial dispute to the labour court.

Unit-IV: Standing Orders

Standing Orders – concept and Nature of Standing Orders – Certification process – its operation and binding effect – modification and Temporary application of Model standing Orders – Interpretation and enforcement of Standing Orders and provisions contained in the Industrial Relations Code 2020.

6-Mark Previous Important Questions

1. Model Standing Order
2. Standing Orders

15-Mark Previous Important Questions

1. Explain the salient features of the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946.
2. Define Standing Order and explain the procedure for the certification of Standing Orders.

Unit-V: Disciplinary Proceedings

Disciplinary proceedings in Industries – Termination of employment, and the notice thereof to be given by employer and workers – Suspension or dismissal for misconduct, and acts or omissions which constitute misconduct – Means of redress for workers against unfair treatment or wrongful executions by the employer or his agents or servants.

6-Mark Previous Important Questions

1. Misconduct
2. Principles of Natural Justice
3. Charge Sheet
4. Domestic Enquiry

15-Mark Previous Important Questions

1. Discuss the principles of Natural Justice with the help of decided cases.
2. Explain the procedure for disciplinary proceedings in industries with the help of decided cases.

10 Mark Questions

1. X was removed from employment without serving any notice. X disputed this as unfair dismissal. Argue.
2. A Trade Union served a notice of strike in one industry. The employer instigated some of the members of the Trade Union not to participate in strike. The Trade Union preferred to initiate legal action against the employer. Advice.
3. An employer raised wages only to one section of workers in the same category. Aggrieved workers objected that practice. The employer contended that it is the absolute right of the employer to do so citing administrative reasons. Advice workman the legal violations involved and legal remedies available.
4. A Trade Union Leader was imprisoned for 5 years for an offence involving moral turpitude and 5 years have not elapsed since his release. He wants to be chosen as an office bearer of a registered Trade Union. Advice.
5. A group workman of an industry conducted a picketing at the gate of the industry in furtherance of their trade dispute. The employer filed a criminal complaint and the said workmen were arrested. Decide.
6. Some workers of a club went on strike to improve their working conditions by giving sufficient notice to the employer. But the employer argues that the club is not an industry and the workers cannot go on strike. Decide.
7. A was terminated from the employment without being served show cause notice. A challenges the termination. Decide.
8. X was laid off by the employer, given another alternative job within 5 km distance from the original workspot. However X refuses to work where the new work was given and claims for layoff compensation. Decide.
9. Ten workers of a factory applied for registration of trade union under the Trade Union Act, 1926. After submission of the application, 10 workers have withdrawn from the said application. Decide whether Trade Union can be registered, with the remaining members.
10. An employee was appointed on probation in an industry. Probation was extended subsequently. His services were terminated during the extended probation period on the ground of unsuitability. Examine the legality of the termination of the services.
11. A strike is commenced in an industrial establishment during the pendency of an industrial dispute before the labour court. Decide the legality of the strike.
12. Employer of an industrial establishment prepared standing orders on his own and made the employees to agree upon the same. Decide the validity of the said standing orders.
13. The ward boys of a hospital went on strike for the enhancement of their wages. Is their dispute can be dealt under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947?
14. An unregistered trade union conducted picketing in front of the gate of their industry. What action can be taken against them?
15. A workman who is very active in trade union is transferred to a far place of the industrial unit. He wants to challenge the employer’s action. Advise him.
16. Permanent workmen of an industry raised an industrial dispute for the regularization of the services of the contract labour of the unit. Can they do so?

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