CfP: One-Day Online National Seminar Cum Workshop on Understanding the Labour Codes 2020 by RNLU, Punjab: Register by Oct 1

About RNLU

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, was established by the State Legislature of Punjab by passing the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, 2006 (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006). The Act incorporated a University of Law of national stature in the State of Punjab, thereby fulfilling the need for a Centre of Excellence in Legal Education in the modern era of globalization and liberalization.

The University acquired approval from the Bar Council of India (BCI) in July 2006. The University also got registered with the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi under Section 2(f) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, and has been declared fit to obtain the grant from the University Grants Commission under Section 12- B of the UGC Act, 1956. The University has been accredited with an ‘A’ grade by NAAC.

About Labour Department

The Labour Department is responsible for the enforcement of various labour laws in which the appropriate government is the state government. These laws provide for basic working conditions, statutory terms of employment including welfare and also for maintenance of industrial relations.

This involves other stakeholders’ i.e., the employers and the employees. It is incumbent upon the labour department to not only ensure the implementation of labour laws in letter and spirit but also to maintain a balance in the industrial relation so as to ensure productivity and economic growth.

About the Workshop

The Workshop aims to equip the participants with the broad scheme and key features of various labour codes. To provide an understanding of the need and context of labour law codification. To provide an understanding of the human rights and constitutional framework of various labour codes.

To discuss the broad scheme and key features of various labour codes. Exploring the impact of the new codes on labour welfare and employee rights. Discussion on benefits, social security, and welfare provisions under the new codes. Understanding the changes in the industrial relations framework. Mechanisms for dispute resolution and grievance handling under the new codes.

To provide an understanding of the need and context of labour law codification;
To provide an understanding of the human rights and constitutional framework of various labour codes;
To discuss the broad scheme and key features of various labour codes.

Theme

Understanding the Labour Codes 2020: Issues and Perspectives

Sub-theme

Benefits of labour law Codification
Delay making Bill to Act
AI and the emerging challenges
Occupational safety and working conditions
Role of the International Labour Organisation in protection of the interest of labourers
Law and Policy for labour welfare in India
Historical Origin of Labour Law
Evolution of Labour legislation in India
Indian Constitution and protection of the labour rights
Role of labour Movement and trade unions

Submission Guidelines

Research papers should pertain to the Seminar Theme.
Participants shall be required to submit an abstract of around 350 words along with the paper.
The abstract shall also contain, the name of the author/authors, email Id of the author/s, contact number, and designation.
The manuscript should be in .doc or .docx format.
The manuscript should not contain the name of the author or his/ her institutional affiliation or any other identification mark. Ensure that the title of the document has been renamed to the title of the post [without any personal detail of the author(s)].
Abstract and Research Papers should be emailed to [email protected]

Formatting Guidelines

The full paper should not exceed 3000 words. It shall be typed in Times New Roman, Font Size 12 on A4 size paper with a 1” margin on all sides with 1.5 line spacing using MS Word.
Citations shall be strictly in accordance with the Oxford Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities, 4th Edition.

How to Submit?

The title of the manuscript should indicate the subtheme that the author has chosen. The papers should be mailed to [email protected]

Registration Details

Interested candidates can register through the link provided at the end of the post.
Registration Fee:
- Students – 300 INR (Inclusive of GST)
- Professionals and Academicians – 400 INR (Inclusive of GST)
Payment Link can be accessed here.