An Analysis Of The Industrial Relations Code, 2020

Introduction

The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 was aimed towards providing the workers a path that would help them get a relief against wrongful dismissal, layoffs, and related matters. The Trade Unions Act, 1926 was brought into force to focus on the working conditions, safety, and better wages for the workers, while ensuring a fair share in the profits of the company and lastly, to educate the workers regarding their right to form associations and to protect themselves. The last puzzle piece in the Code is the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 which only aimed towards standardizing the working conditions of the workers.

The Code was brought into existence to bring about better laws for protecting the rights of the workers and their unions, while ensuring that the disputes do not result is what can turn out to be a stormy incident. Before the enactment of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the country had a plethora of rules governing