The Industrial Disputes Act and the Factories Act

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March 05, 2023

I can certainly provide you with brief explanations of The Industrial Disputes Act and the Factories Act, along with their codes, but please note that providing a comprehensive list of the top 100 sections of each act is beyond the scope of this response. Instead, I will provide you with an overview of each act, along with a few key sections.

The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (Code: 14)

The Industrial Disputes Act (IDA) is an important law in India that regulates the resolution of disputes between employers and employees. The act applies to all industries, factories, and establishments that employ at least 100 workers. The key features of the IDA include:

  1. Definition of "industrial dispute": Section 2(k) of the IDA defines an industrial dispute as any dispute or difference between employers and workers, or between employers and employers, or between workers and workers, which is connected with the employment or non-employment, or the terms of employment, or with the conditions of labor, of any person.

  2. Strike and lockout provisions: Sections 22 to 26 of the IDA deal with the provisions related to strikes and lockouts. It specifies the procedures that must be followed before workers can go on strike or employers can declare a lockout.

  3. Redressal of grievances: Section 9 of the IDA provides for the constitution of grievance redressal committees at the plant or company level. This committee is responsible for the resolution of any disputes that may arise between the employer and the workers.

The Factories Act, 1948 (Code: 20)

The Factories Act is a comprehensive law that governs the safety, health, and welfare of workers employed in factories in India. The act applies to all factories that employ at least 10 workers using power and at least 20 workers without power. The key features of the Factories Act include:

  1. Health and safety provisions: The act contains various provisions related to the safety, health, and welfare of workers. For example, section 11 deals with the cleanliness of the factory premises, while section 21 deals with the handling of hazardous substances.

  2. Working hours and holidays: The Factories Act regulates the working hours of workers in factories. Section 51 specifies that no adult worker can work for more than 48 hours in a week, and section 52 provides for weekly holidays.

  3. Employment of young persons and women: The act contains provisions related to the employment of young persons and women. For example, section 23 prohibits the employment of young persons on dangerous machines, while section 34 prohibits the employment of women on night shifts.

Please note that this is only a brief overview of the two acts, and there are many more sections and provisions that are not mentioned here.