Syllabus Summary

Unit NumberAct / Code NameRelevant Sections RangeCore Description / Subject Matter
Unit-IPayment of Wages Act, 1936Sections 1 to 20Timely payment of wages, authorized deductions, fines, and claims machinery.
Unit-IMinimum Wages Act, 1948Sections 1 to 30Minimum/fair/living wages, fixing and revising minimum rates, and claims.
Unit-IIPayment of Bonus Act, 1965Sections 1 to 40Eligibility, available/allocable surplus, minimum/maximum bonus, and set-on/set-off.
Unit-IIIEmployee’s Compensation Act, 1923Sections 1 to 35Strict liability, employer liability, nexus test, calculation of compensation, and penalties.
Unit-IIIEmployees’ State Insurance Act, 1948Sections 1 to 105Social insurance, 6 core benefits, ESIC, and EI Courts.
Unit-IVEmployees’ Provident Funds Act, 1952Sections 1 to 20EPF, Pension (EPS), and Insurance (EDLI) schemes, contributions, and damages for default.
Unit-IVMaternity Benefit Act, 1961Sections 1 to 30Paid maternity leave (26 weeks), medical bonus, nursing breaks, and protection against dismissal.
Unit-IVPayment of Gratuity Act, 1972Sections 1 to 15Eligibility (5-year rule), formula calculation, maximum ceiling, and conditions for forfeiture.
Unit-VThe Factories Act, 1948Sections 11 to 50Health, safety, working hours, and mandatory welfare facilities.
Unit-VChild Labour Act, 1986Sections 1 to 22Prohibition of child labour under 14 years and regulation of adolescent labour.
Unit-VEqual Remuneration Act, 1976Sections 1 to 18Prohibition of gender discrimination in wages and recruitment.