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Description
This book is a departure from the normal trend of law books with usual section-wise treatment of a particular legislation. It deals with practical issues that confront the management with labour relations, industrial disputes, disciplinary proceedings, civil and criminal actions in industrial establishments. The author has entered into chapterisation on topics that cover the entire gamut of practical problems that may arise in this realm with a ready answer based on pragmatic wisdom.
Spectrum of the work
Beginning with the issues incidental to employment like conditions of service, rational categorisation of employees, contractual labour and the like, the book focuses on legal provisions for resolution of industrial disputes through Labour Courts, Tribunals, Conciliation Board Settlement, Award etc. Strikes, lockouts and closure have been elaborately discussed. Disciplinary proceedings have been detailed in conformity with the principles of natural justice. Ready models have also been provided for drafts required to be prepared for a variety of emergent contingencies.
A book for all and guidance in need
The book is sure to appeal the managers of industrial establishments who have to face every now and then challenges in industrial relations, labour problems and legal controversies as a guide in need and aid in work. The professional lawyers will find answers to many pointed questions that pertinently agitate them. The students will also find in it guidance for the future.
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Contents
Chapter 1. Generation of Employment
Chapter 2. Resolution of Industrial Disputes
Chapter 3. Strikes and Lock-outs
Chapter 4. Management’s Initiatives to Deal with Non-viability
Chapter 5. Protection against Change in Terms and Conditions of Service
Chapter 6. Remedies under the Act
Chapter 7. Discipline Management
Chapter 8. Formats
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Author Details
Author - A.B. Chowdhury
Served Hindustan Lever Ltd. as General Manager (Legal) with a distinguished corporate career for twenty years, prefixed by a professional career at the Bombay Bar and a brief stint with the Tata Motors. Now a practising Advocate, he is the legal advisor to the Employers' Federation of India and also advises the Government of India as well as Government of Maharashtra. His wide and practical experiences besides erudition are crystallised in this book.
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