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Executive Development Programme in
Labour Laws for Managers (Batch – 10)
- 3 Days of On-Campus Module
- Get a Certificate of Completion from XLRI
- New Labour Code included
Live Online Lectures
Every Sunday: 10:30 AM TO 1:30 PM
Programme Overview
The Executive Development Programme in Labour laws for Managers (EDPLLM) integrates the study of Labour Laws with related areas like employment relations, labour market and social policies. The recent time of globalization has brought forth a highly competitive market, which has made the survival of the professionals an arduous job. This programme aims to equip the professionals with the skill set required by modern professionals to effectively operate within the business world. With such skill set and precise contextual knowledge, the professionals can perform better and will be rewarded with the opportunity to distinguish themself from others. The programme fundamentally deals with Labour Laws which fosters solid grasp of legal knowledge and skills, apart from creatively solving problems associated with workers’ interests and rights vis-à-vis employers’ duties in the area of working conditions, employment conditions, wage, social security and other related aspects of work and employment. The major purpose of the programme is not only to enhance the knowledge of the participants in Labour Laws but to cover all the areas which come as collaterals but are highly essential for them to learn. On that note this course includes Constitution and Contract Laws, which enable the managers to confidently operate within the vividly dynamic business world. The programme would provide an in-depth study of Apex Court Judgments relevant to the needs of professionals in the administration of various Labour Laws in their workplace. Through the sessions the participant will learn the right way to read and interpret the law, which is undoubtedly among the vital requirements in resolving industrial and business issues without falling prey to the complex structure of legal framework.
Programme Objective
This program aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of the constitutional and judicial framework and the pragmatic aspects of Labour Laws to effectively manage organizational compliance and legal risks. It focuses on improving critical thinking, analytical skills, and decision-making by mastering legal interpretation, judicial processes, and the art of contract drafting and management.
Programme Takeaways
Participants will gain massive knowledge and expertise in labour, industrial, and employment laws, developing an expert understanding of their critical structures and contemporary perspectives. You’ll acquire the greater ability to confidently handle policy and legal issues arising from labour compliance and industrial relations practice. This includes a crucial skill set to precisely interpret the law, enabling you to resolve day-to-day legal issues appropriately and effectively.
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Massive knowledge and expertise in labour, industrial & employment laws
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Greater ability to deal with policy and legal issues arising out of labour compliance.
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Expertise in the critical labour and industrial laws structures
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Confident functioning, operating and execution in industrial relations practice.
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Precise understanding of contemporary perspectives in the existing and upcoming laws
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Skill set to interpret the Law in an appropriate way to resolve day-to-day issues.
Eligibility
- Any professional with a minimum of two years of work experience.
- The programme is tailored to benefit working executives across various sectors, providing valuable insights and skills for their professional growth.
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Programme Curriculum
- Labour Laws: yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.
- Why and What for NEW LABOUR CODES.
- Learning the Laws: Tools of Interpretation.
- The Judicial Process: Decision Making Processes
- Constitution of India vis-à-vis Labour Legislation.
- Meaning of State; Fundamental rights vis-à-vis labour laws.
- Equality before law and its application in Labour Laws.
- Equal pay for equal work; and Article -16 and reservation policies.
- Articles 12, 14,19, 21, 23 and 24 and its implications.
- Writs and its implication.
- DPSP and Labour Laws.
- Jurisdiction of High Court and Supreme Court.
- CLRA Act, 1970 & Rules including Forms – HR Practice and Compliances.
- Risks & Its Insulation.
- Sham& Camouflage : Legal Consequences.
- Supreme Court and Contract Labour issues.
- Contract Labour & OSH &WC Code.
- The Trade Unions Act, 1926 and Collective Bargaining.
- The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946.
- The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
- Downsizing, Retrenchment, lay-off, termination, strike, Adjudicatory Authorities & Conciliation Officer and his Duties and Powers.
- Industrial discipline and domestic inquiry.
- Marger and Acquisition.
- Important Changes Made in IR Code.
- The Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
- The Payment of Wages Act, 1936.
- The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965.
- Important Changes made in Wage Code.
- The Employees Compensation Act, 1923.
- The Employees State Insurance Act, 1948.
- The Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.
- The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.
- The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 and policies relating to Maternity Benefit.
- Important Changes proposed in Social Security Code.
- Factories Act.
- Apprentices Act.
- Shop & Establishment Act – IT, ITEs, Service Industries.
- Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013: Understanding the Scope of Application.
- Written complaint.
- Conciliation.
- Enquiry and Limitations on Disclosures.
- Actions and Timelines.
- Consequences for Violations of Statutory Norms.
- Competency
- Consent
- Validity
- Enforceability
- Time is the essence
- Restrictive Covenants, Bonds and NDAs : Legal Analysis
- Force Majeure
- Liquidated Damages and Courts
- Alterations and Amendments
- Drafting Strategies: Manpower Contract, Service Contract and Commercial Contract.
- Forum Selection for Dispute Resolution: Courts and Arbitration.
- Learnings from Landmark Cases.
- Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946
- Domestic and Disciplinary Proceedings
- Standing Orders and Company SOPs
- Minor and Major Misconduct
- Enquiry Procedure and Principles of Natural Justice
- Enquiry Officer and Enquiry Report
- Writing an Enquiry Report: Do’s and Don’ts
- Actions Taken by Disciplinary Authority
- Appeals
- Learning from Landmark Cases.
Why should you invest in this programme?
- Opportunity to earn a Certificate of Completion or Certificate of Participation from XLRI
- Knowledge imparted through case studies and class exercises to develop hands-on skills that can be applied to practical scenarios.
- Course content and structure designed entirely by XLRI
- Lectures imparted by eminent faculty and Industry experts
- Virtual classrooms allow for active interactions with other fellow students and faculty.
- Convenient weekend schedules
Pedagogy
- Interactive Case & Discussion Methods.
- Hands-on assignments, projects, and simulations for applied learning and analytical processes.
- Balancing theory and practice, enabling multi-dimensional programme analyses through immersive experiences.
Programme Director
Prof. P.K Padhi
Prof. P.K Padhi joined as a Principal in Utkal University Law College in 1994 after completing his
LL.B.; LL.M. & Ph.D. in Law. In 2002 he resigned from Utkal University & joined XlRI. To his credit he has published 8 books and published more than 25 articles in national & international journal and visited Dubai, Singapore, Paris. Malaysia, Israel and Hong Kong for teaching and training assignments. Prof Padhi is a trainer for almost all PSUs namely- NTPC, NPClL, IOL, DVC, ISRO, RBI, SBI, IOCL, Power Grid, GAIL, ONGC, HAL, NHPC. Prof Padhi conducts 5-Day Training Programme on labour Laws for all Central Labour Commissioners since 2004. All most all ALC. RLC & Deputy CLC of Govt of India have visited XLRI and stayed for a week for the Training. He conducts open workshops in all metro cities on Contract Management and Contract Labour Management. He also conducts training programme for Private companies as well like Reliance, Dr. Reddy, L&T, Sandvik Asia, Microsoft, Accenture, Vodafone & Aircel etc. He also provides consultancy in Labour Management, Labour Compliances, Contract and Contract Labour management to many companies such as Reliance, L&T, Godrej, GRSE, NPCIL, HZL, XL Health etc. He is also an Advisor to HR Federation of India. His areas of interest are Labour Laws & Contract Management.
Evaluation
The course evaluation is comprehensive, totaling 100% with components spread across the duration of the program. 40% of the final grade will be determined by periodic evaluations conducted on the platform throughout the online segment. The remaining 60% will be based on evaluations conducted during the mandatory Campus Component. Students will be given at least two weeks of preparatory time between the online segment’s completion and the campus-based test.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the long-term benefits of completing an advanced project management programme?
New-age HR management now has an ever-growing legal aspect. HR managers must, therefore, address a range of issues, which include ensuring a safe work environment for employees, foreseeing any potential non-compliance issues, protecting the firm from possible litigations, following industry regulations, and minimising legal risks. In addition, the workplace dynamics have changed significantly. With the rise of remote and hybrid working environments, many HR functions have had to be adjusted to accommodate these new settings. As a result, HR managers have had to adapt and update their processes and policies to comply with labour law regulations.
How will this labour law certificate course help HR managers?
This 8-month, blended learning programme, is designed to equip HR, project, legal and line managers, accountants, team leaders and other new-age professionals with the knowledge and skills required to deal with the complexities of the Indian labour laws so that they can be better at managing contacts, employment relations, labour market and implementing social policies in their organisations. Moreover, you get taught by distinguished faculty from XLRI Jamshedpur and gain an unparalleled learning experience along with a Programme completion certificate that makes the learning experience more meaningful in your environment. All in all, you’ll develop the right skill sets to navigate the complexities and ambiguities of labour, industrial and employment laws and learn to find the relevant legal remedy in solving critical business issues.
Who should enrol in the XLRI’s certification course in labour laws?
EDPLLM equips HR Managers, Project Managers, Executives, Legal Managers and Line Managers with sufficient knowledge about the applicable labour laws to avoid any legal complications or disputes. The course is designed to empower Chartered Accountants (CAs), Certified Financial Analysts (CFAs) and Accountants to understand the complexities of labour law and become better equipped to handle the strategic aspects of managing contractors and contract labourers. It also provides comprehensive knowledge of labour laws for Managers faced with the challenge of adequately handling contractual agreements and implementation strategies. In addition, this course is well-positioned for business owners and entrepreneurs to fully comply with all relevant laws.
Is prior legal knowledge required for enroling in this online course?
No prior legal knowledge is necessary to join EDPLLM; all that’s required is an open mind and a willingness to learn!
What is the objective of the XLRI labour and industrial laws Course?
The primary objective of this course is to equip comprehensive knowledge of labour law practices in India and help them gain analytical abilities when it comes to complying with said labour laws.
Who is eligible to apply for XLRI’s online labour law course?
For Indian Participants – Graduates (10+2+3) or Diploma Holders (only 10+2+3) from any recognized university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government) in any discipline with minimum 2 years of work experience. For International Participants – Graduation or equivalent degree from any recognized University or Institution in their respective country with minimum 2 years of work experience.
Is the curriculum of this labour law online course relevant to industry needs?
As the world of work evolves, so does the need for education related to labour law and workplace regulations in the HR domain. To that end, the XLRI Labour Law Certificate Course offers an overview of the various employment-related legal topics. It provides theoretical and practical knowledge and shows participants how to apply these concepts in their careers. By dissecting court decisions and analysing current trends in labour law, participants can gain a deep understanding of the subject matter.
Explain the pedagogy of this course.
The pedagogy is highly interactive, comprising case studies, interactive sessions, quizzes, assessments, class participation, presentations, project work, and class exercises imparted by XLRI’s faculty to help participants gain the knowledge, understanding, and hands-on skills to immediately apply their learning in the workplace.
How is the programme delivered?
Participants will attend live and interactive sessions on the VCNow platform through direct-to- desktop (D2D) mode. Plus, participants are given the opportunity to visit XLRI Jamshedpur campus and learn things from the ground up through an intensive 3-day on-campus immersion scheduled at the end of the programme. The live online sessions will be held every Sunday from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM IST, considering working professionals’ busy schedules.
Explain the fee structure and the payment plan.
| Fee Type | Amount and Due Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | Rs. 30,000 + GST At the time of Registration |
| Instalment I | INR 60,000 + GST On or Before: 10th March 2026 |
| Instalment II | INR 60,000 + GST On or Before: 10th May 2026 |
| Total Fee | INR 1,50,000 + GST |
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