Industrial Relations and Labour Law - Book By Navyug Books International

Edition : 1st (2025)

Industrial Relations and Labour Law is a comprehensive and contemporary text that examines the dynamic relationship between employers, employees, trade unions, and the state within the framework of India’s labour regulatory system. The book integrates theoretical foundations of industrial relations with the practical application of labour laws, offering readers a holistic understanding of how workplace relations are governed, negotiated, and transformed in a changing socio-economic environment. The book begins by tracing the evolution of industrial relations in India, highlighting the impact of industrialization, globalization, and economic reforms on labour–management relations. Classical and modern theories of industrial relations are discussed to help readers understand conflict, cooperation, and power dynamics at the workplace. Special emphasis is placed on the role of trade unions, collective bargaining, workers’ participation in management, and mechanisms of industrial democracy. The book adopts a problem-oriented and policy-linked approach, making it relevant not only for students of management, law, and social sciences but also for practitioners, HR professionals, trade union leaders, and policymakers. Contemporary issues such as informalization of labour, contract work, gig and platform workers, gender and labour rights, and the future of work in the digital economy are thoughtfully addressed. Overall, Industrial Relations and Labour Law serves as a balanced and insightful resource that connects legal frameworks with workplace realities. By combining conceptual clarity, legal analysis, and contemporary relevance, the book contributes meaningfully to understanding industrial peace, labour justice, and sustainable employer–employee relationships in modern India.