| Unit-I | Trade Union Movement & Act of 1926 | Trade Unions Act, 1926 | History of unions, registration (min 7 members), immunities from criminal conspiracy and tort. |
| Unit-II | Industrial Disputes Act: Definitions | Sections 2(j), 2(k), 2(oo) ID Act | Triple test for “industry”, individual disputes (Sec 2A), strikes, lockouts, and retrenchment. |
| Unit-III | Authorities, Chapter V-A & V-B | Sections 7, 25C, 25F, 25T | Labour courts, tribunals, lay-off/retrenchment compensation pre-conditions, and unfair labor practices. |
| Unit-IV | Standing Orders Act, 1946 | Certified Standing Orders | Mandatory workplace rules for 100+ employee establishments, certification, and model orders. |
| Unit-V | Disciplinary Proceedings & Inquiry | Natural Justice, B. Karunakar | Domestic inquiries, chargesheets, rule against bias, cross-examination, and supply of inquiry reports. |
