The Law Relating to The Industrial Relations Code, 2020: With Draft Central Rules, Orders, Notifications and Judgments by Saji Narayanan C K – Edition 2026

Description

• The Law Relating to Industrial Relations Code, 2020 is a comprehensive volume that offers an authoritative and contemporary examination of one of India’s most far-reaching labour reforms.
• The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 consolidates and modernizes three foundational laws—the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947; the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946; and the Trade Unions Act, 1926—streamlining the industrial relations framework for a rapidly evolving, technology-driven economy.
• The Code introduces several progressive changes, including single registration for establishments, rationalized thresholds for lay-off and retrenchment, fixed-term employment, and strengthened frameworks for trade unions, dispute settlement, and worker grievance redressal.
• It also establishes a unified Industrial Tribunal with the power to grant interim relief and creates a Worker Re-Skilling Fund to support retrenched employees.
• With clear, section-wise analysis enriched by the essence of key judicial decisions, this book serves as an indispensable guide for legal professionals, HR practitioners, employers, and academics seeking a deep understanding of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 and its practical implications.