Do you know your rights as a worker in India?
Whether you are a salaried employee, a daily wage worker, a gig worker, or a contractor, India's labour laws exist to protect you from exploitation, unfair dismissal, unsafe working conditions, and wage theft. But most working people never get to read these laws, let alone understand them.
Written in plain language for everyday readers, Introduction to Labour Laws in India gives you a clear, accessible overview of the major labour laws that govern workplaces across India including the landmark four Labour Codes introduced by the Indian government, which came into force in November 2025 and represent the most sweeping reform of Indian labour law since independence.
Inside this book, you will find:
What labour laws are and why they matter to every working person
How the Indian Constitution protects workers' fundamental rights
The Industrial Disputes Act, Trade Unions Act, and Standing Orders Act explained clearly
The Factories Act and its provisions for health, safety, and welfare at work
The Code on Wages, the Occupational Safety Code, the Social Security Code, and the Industrial Relations Code, the four new Labour Codes, explained in plain English
New rights for gig workers, platform workers, and contract employees under the 2025 reforms
What to do if you are unfairly dismissed or retrenched, step by step
Laws related to sexual harassment at the workplace and how to seek redress
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Siva Prasad Bose, Joy Bose
Siva Prasad Bose is a retired electrical engineer and writer of introductory guides on aspects of law in India. He is retired after many years of service in Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL, formerly UPSEB). He received his engineering degree from Jadavpur University, Kolkata and has a law degree from Meerut University, Meerut and a BSc from MMH College Ghaziabad. His interests lie in the fields of family law, civil law, law of contracts, and any areas of law related to electric power related issues.
