Labour Laws
Legal regulations governing the rights and duties of employers and employees.
Also: employment law · labor law · industrial relations law
Definition
Labour laws are a body of legislation that governs the relationship between employers, employees, and trade unions, covering areas such as wages, working hours, safety, leaves, termination, social security, and collective bargaining rights. In India, major labour laws include the Industrial Disputes Act, Factories Act, Minimum Wages Act, Payment of Wages Act, and the recently consolidated Labour Codes. Compliance is monitored by government labour departments and inspectors.
Example
“The factory's HR team conducted a quarterly audit against the Factories Act and Minimum Wages Act requirements to ensure full labour law compliance across all three manufacturing plants.”
Synonyms
- employment law
- labor legislation
- employment legislation
- industrial law