Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970: Registration, licences, principal employers, welfare duties and legal history for UPSC EPFO.

Introduction to the Plantation Labour Act, 1951 The Plantation Labour Act, 1951 (PLA) is a key Indian labour law enacted to regulate working conditions, provide welfare measures, and ensure the health and safety of workers in plantations. It was introduced to address issues like poor living conditions, lack of medical facilities, and inadequate welfare in…

Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 Introduction The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, is a landmark legislation in India aimed at addressing the pervasive issue of child labour. Enacted on December 23, 1986, the Act seeks to prohibit the employment of children in certain hazardous occupations and processes while regulating their working…

Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 Introduction The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976, is a landmark piece of legislation in India aimed at eradicating the exploitative practice of bonded labour, which has historically plagued the socio-economic fabric of the country, particularly affecting marginalized and weaker sections of society. Enacted by the Parliament of India…

Introduction to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 is a landmark piece of Indian labour legislation aimed at protecting the rights of women employees during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. Enacted on December 12, 1961, the Act regulates the employment of women in certain establishments for specific periods before and…

Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948: Comprehensive Study Material This study material provides an in-depth overview of the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 (ESI Act), designed for students, professionals, and researchers. It includes detailed explanations (long answers) on key aspects of the Act, along with a dedicated section on key definitions as outlined in Section 2.…