Call for Papers: Labour Law Conference 2026, Llyod Law College, 27 & 28 March, 2026
“Empowering Workers in a Changing World: Towards Inclusive, Sustainable, Equitable Labour and Justice”
Lloyd Law College is organizing a Labour Law Conference on 27 & 28 March 2026, titled “Empowering Workers in a Changing World: Towards Inclusive, Sustainable, Equitable Labour and Justice” In a historic decision, the Government of India has announced the implementation of the four Labour Codes – the Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020 and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 with effect from 21st November 2025, rationalising 29 existing labour laws. By modernising labour regulations, enhancing workers’ welfare and aligning the labour ecosystem with the evolving world of work, this landmark move lays the foundation for a future-ready workforce and stronger, resilient industries driving labour reforms for Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The Labour Law Conference 2026, themed “Empowering Workers in a Changing World: Towards Inclusive, Sustainable, and Equitable Labour Markets,” will bring together policymakers, labour experts, industry leaders, academicians, and worker representatives to discuss the implications of these landmark reforms. The conference will serve as a platform to reflect on opportunities, challenges, and pathways for effectively operationalising the Codes and strengthening India’s labour landscape for the future of work.
. Format: Hybrid (in-person plenaries and virtual tracks), incorporating keynote addresses, panel discussions, workshops,
and youth forums.
. Outcomes: Formulation of a New Labour Framework; Contributions to SDG implementation; Analysis of New Labour
Codes; Dissemination of policy briefs.
Submission Guidelines:
We invite submissions of academic papers, including conceptual papers, and policy papers. Manuscripts should range
from 6,000 to 10,000 words (including footnotes), include an abstract of 150-250 words, and adhere to ILI citation style.
Registration is subject to acceptance of the abstract. All the submission and communication will be done through official
Mail ID: labourlawconference@lloydlawcollege.edu.in
Authorship Criteria:
Submissions are limited to a maximum of three authors per manuscript: one corresponding author and up to two
co-authors. At least one author must hold a professional designation, be a research scholar, or advocate, or labour union
member, or serving as a faculty, ensuring scholarly rigor and expertise in the submission.
Important Dates:
. Abstract Submission: 31st December, 2025
. Abstract Acceptance: 10th January, 2026
. Full Paper Submission: 25th February, 2026
. Final Confirmation and Conference Schedule: 5th March, 2026
Conference Fee:
. Faculty and post-doc researchers: INR 1000
. Industry Professionals: INR 1000
. Ph.D. Scholar: INR 800
. Students: INR 500
Fees for the participants from abroad (Foreign Citizens) under above categories will be same.
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