LABOUR LAWS (CODES) PAPER I
COURSE EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE
| CEO-1 | To provide a comprehensive overview of the history of labour laws in India and their transition into the new Labour Codes |
| CEO-2 | To articulate the ‘why’ behind the reform, the legislative intent and policy rationale that led to the consolidation of India’s labour laws. |
| CEO-3 | To enable students to interpret and analyze the core provisions, compliance requirements, and regulatory mechanisms of the new codes |
| CEO-4 | To analyze the key provisions of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, with specific reference to trade unions, standing orders, dispute resolution mechanisms, and conditions of employment. |
| CEO-5 | To enable learners to practically apply the Code to situations involving strikes, layoffs, retrenchment, employer-employee relations, and the operation of industrial establishments |
| CEO-6 | To provide foundational knowledge of the OSH Code, 2020, addressing occupational safety standards, health, working conditions, welfare provisions, and employer obligations across various establishments |
| CEO-7 | To build the capacity to interpret and implement the Code’s safety and compliance requirements, covering registration, licensing, workplace facilities, risk management, and employee rights |
COURSE OUTCOME
| CO-1 | The learner will be able to analyze and explain the key provisions of the new labour codes after completing this course. |
| CO-2 | After completing this course, the learner will be able to compare the new labour codes against earlier labour laws, focusing on key reforms and changes. |
| CO-3 | After completing this course, the learner will be able to interpret and explain the key legal requirements of the Industrial Relations Code related to trade unions, grievance procedures, and dispute settlement. |
| CO-4 | The learner will be capable of utilizing the Code to ensure compliance in industrial settings and effectively address issues in employer-employee relations. |
| CO-5 | The learner will be able to explain and apply the regulatory requirements of the OSH Code concerning worker safety, health, working conditions, and the specified rights and duties of both employers and employees. |
| CO-6 | The learner will be equipped to develop and execute compliance strategies based on the OSH Code, ensuring a safe and legally compliant working environment in the workplace. |
LABOUR LAWS (CODES) PAPER II
COURSE EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE
| CEO-1 | The learner will be able to interpret the key provisions and underlying principles of the Code on Social Security, 2020, specifically explaining how it integrates and supersedes earlier social security legislations. |
| CEO-2 | The learner will be able to analyze the provisions related to major social security schemes, such as EPF, ESI, and gratuity, and the specific welfare schemes introduced for maternity, gig, platform and unorganised workers. |
| CEO-3 | The learner will be equipped to apply and advise on the legal compliance mandates of the Code, particularly concerning registration procedures, managing contributions, fulfilling employer obligations, and using the prescribed digital platforms. |
| CEO-4 | The learner will be able to interpret the purpose and coverage of the Code on Wages, 2019, specifically explaining how it integrates and rationalizes the provisions of the earlier wage laws. |
| CEO-5 | The learner will be able to analyze the statutory requirements for establishing minimum and floor wages, ensuring equal remuneration, and governing the payment and structure of wages under the Code. |
| CEO-6 | The learner will be equipped to advise on and implement the legal compliance mandates of the Code, particularly regarding wage determination, permissible deductions, navigating inspections, and fulfilling all prescribed employer responsibilities. |
PROGRAMME OUTCOME
| PO -1 | The learner will be able to interpret the regulatory framework regarding major social security benefits, including PF, ESI, gratuity, and maternity benefits, and the special provisions for different worker categories under the Code. |
| PO -2 | The learner will be capable of utilizing the Code to manage compliance, determine accurate contribution amounts, and guide employees regarding their specific social security benefits. |
| PO -3 | The learner will be capable of evaluating the reforms’ effects on different employment categories (including gig and unorganised workers) and strategic employer–employee relations, thereby guiding effective policy formulation in professional roles. |
| PO -4 | The learner will be able to interpret the key legal requirements of the Code on Wages concerning definitions of wages, the mechanism for floor wages, and the regulations ensuring fair and timely disbursement of wages. |
| PO -5 | The learner will be capable of developing and implementing wage policies based on the Code, demonstrating the ability to ensure minimum wage compliance and provide expert guidance on lawful wage administration. |
| PO -6 | The learner will be capable of evaluating the key policy outcomes of the Code on Wages, including the achievement of uniformity in wage concepts, greater transparency in wage administration, and strengthened protections for workers across all sectors. |