MS-28

Management Programme

ASSIGNMENT

SECOND SEMESTER

2012

MS - 28: LABOUR LAWS

School of Management Studies

INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY

MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI – 110 068

 ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS - 28

Course Title : Labour Laws

Assignment Code : MS-28/TMA/SEM - II /2012

Coverage : All Blocks

Note: Answer all the questions and send them to the Coordinator of the Study Centre
you are attached with.

1. Explain the sources of industrial jurisprudence. Describe the genesis, objectives and
classification of labour legislation in India. Discuss how labour laws ensure the
health, welfare and safety of the working class with suitable examples.

2. Discuss the scope and coverage of the Mines Act, 1952. Describe the enforcement
of the Act citing suitable examples from the organisations you are aware of. Also
discuss the hours and limitations of employment under the Act.

3. Discuss the objectives, scope and coverage of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
Describe the various machineries for investigation and settlement of disputes under
the Act with suitable examples. What are the measures for prevention of conflicts
and disputes under the Act?

4. Explain the concept and enactment of payment of Bonus Act, 1965. Describe the
obligations of employees and rights of employees under this Act, citing examples
from any organisation you are familiar with. What can make an employee eligible
or disqualified for the payment of bonus under the Act?

5. Explain genesis, applicability and contributions of the Employees’ State Insurance

Act, 1948. Discuss the various benefits being paid to the employees under the Act
in any organisation you are familiar with. What is the procedure for registration of a
factory or an establishment under the Act?