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Exam Guides — Labour Law I
19 detailed 16-mark model answers across 5 units. Each guide covers all important essay-type exam questions with color-coded highlights, case laws, and structured answers ready for KSLU exams.
Unit 1
Trade Unionism & Trade Unions Act, 1926
History of Trade Unionism in India. TU Act 1926 — Definition, Registration, Cancellation, General Fund, Political Fund, Immunities (S.17, S.18).
Unit 2
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
Definition of Industrial Dispute, Workman. Authorities — Works Committee, Conciliation, Arbitration, Adjudication. Award — publication & enforcement.
Unit 3
Strikes, Lockouts, Retrenchment & Standing Orders
Strike — definition, types, when illegal. Lock-out, Lay-off, Retrenchment, Closure — comparison. Standing Orders Act, 1946 — certification.
Unit 4
Social Security — ECA 1923 & ESI Act 1948
Employer liability under ECA, Personal injury, Notional extension, Commissioner. ESI benefits — Sickness, Maternity, Disablement, Dependants, Medical.
Unit 5
Payment of Wages Act & Factories Act, 1948
Minimum Wages, Deductions, Inspectors. Factory definition, Health, Safety, Welfare measures, Creche, Hazardous process, Working hours.