Labour Law for Beginners: The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

This article is part of a series of blog posts by Simpliance that aim to guide both employers and employees with respect to the best practices of labour law compliance. They also act as a guide for individuals unfamiliar with the regulations governing employment in India. This blog on Industrial Disputes is the second post in the series, with the first one being on minimum wages. Introduction Regardless of the level of economic development, policies…

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International Labour Organization (ILO) Rights and India: A Comparative Analysis

Introduction The International Labour Organization (ILO) was founded in 1919, following World War-I as a social engineering project that sought to safeguard the rights of workers and ensure that freedom, equity, and dignity in conditions of work are observed universally. It is the first and oldest specialised agency of the UN and was originally founded as a part of the League of Nations. Currently, 187 of the 193 member states of the United Nations are…

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