Enacted 2020
The Industrial Relations Code, 2020
Overview
The Industrial Relations Code streamlines trade union registration, introduces fixed-term employment, raises thresholds for standing orders and government approvals, and establishes new dispute resolution mechanisms. Key change: establishments with 300+ workers (up from 100) need government permission for layoffs, retrenchment, and closure.
Laws Replaced (3)
- Trade Unions Act, 1926
- Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946
- Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
Chapter-wise Structure
1Preliminary
Sections 1-22Trade Unions
Sections 3-213Standing Orders
Sections 22-324Voluntary Reference & Settlement
Sections 33-395Disputes Resolution
Sections 40-586Strikes and Lockouts
Sections 59-647Layoff, Retrenchment, Closure
Sections 65-838Worker Re-skilling Fund
Sections 84-859Offences and Penalties
Sections 86-9910Miscellaneous
Sections 100-104