Description

About The Book

This book, “FOUNDATIONS OF LABOUR LAW IN INDIA,” offers a comprehensive and structured exploration of the labour law landscape in India. Designed specifically for students, educators, researchers, HR professionals, and legal practitioners, the book provides in-depth coverage of major labour legislations including the Industrial Disputes Act, Factories Act, Trade Unions Act, ESI Act, EPF Act, Payment of Gratuity Act, and the latest amendments under the new Labour Codes. Divided thematically across 19 well-organized chapters, the book traces the evolution of labour laws in India, examines their socio-economic implications, and discusses the practical application of these laws in real-world workplace scenarios. It emphasizes both individual and collective labour rights, social security, occupational safety, wage regulation, and gender- and child-related labour protections. the book also includes updated references to the new Labour Codes and recent judicial pronouncements, making it relevant for contemporary academic curricula and professional needs. Each chapter integrates legal provisions, objectives, key definitions, compliance requirements, and case illustrations to promote better understanding and critical thinking.
Written in a clear and scholarly style, the book serves as a reliable academic textbook for courses in Law, Management, Social Work, and Public Administration, and is equally useful for those preparing for UGC-NET, Civil Services, Labour Inspector, and other competitive examinations.
This book aims to empower readers with a holistic understanding of labour laws and their vital role in shaping employer-employee relations and ensuring workplace justice in India.

About The Author

Mr. Sanjeev Thakur holds an MBA in Human Resource and Finance from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Banking Operations and Computer Applications from NIIT. He began his career as Deputy Manager at ICICI Bank Ltd. and has spent the last 6.5 years in academia. Currently an Assistant Professor at the International School of Management, Patna, he has authored five books and published over 28 research papers in areas such as HR 5.0 and Data Data Security. Mr. Thakur is passionate about providing accessible, practice-orient-ed education to management students across Indian universities.
Dr. Neha Jha Ph.D. in Management, also holds an MBA in HR and Finance from Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University. Since 2019. She has been an Assistant Professor. Currently serving as Assistant Professor in International School of Management, Patna. Prior to academia, she worked as a Senior Financial Planner at Bajaj Capital, where she received the Best Performer Award in 2011 and 2013. She has published extensively in reputed journals on topics like Green HRM, AI in education, and agricultural insurance.
Dr. Kumari Soni brings over 12 years of industry & academic experience. She earned her MBA from Savitribai Phule Pune University and was awarded a Ph.D. for her research on “”Stress Management in the Indian Banking Sector: A Study of HDFC Bank in Bihar.”” Currently serving as Assistant Professor at Patna Women’s College, she has published research in Scopus, ABDC, and UGC Care-listed journals, and authored the book Essentials of HRM and Industrial Relations. She actively contributes to academic and administrative growth at her institution.