National Conference on New Labour Codes | RGNUL Patiala | Submit Abstracts by 25th Feb 2026
National Conference on New Labour Codes | RGNUL Patiala | Submit Abstracts by 25th Feb 2026
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, through its Centre for Advanced Studies in Labour Welfare (CASLW) and Centre for Advanced Studies in Human Rights (CASIHR), is organising a One-Day National Conference on “The New Labour Codes: Prospective Concerns for Human Rights” on 20 March 2026 in hybrid mode.
About RGNUL:
Established under the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, 2006, RGNUL is a premier national-level law university. Accredited with an ‘A’ grade by NAAC, recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and UGC, and ranked first in the Swachh Campus Rankings (2019), RGNUL has earned its place among India’s top law institutions. The university offers integrated law programs, LL.M., and Ph.D., with a strong emphasis on holistic education, research, and social engagement.
About CASLW & CASIHR:
- CASLW (Centre for Advanced Studies in Labour Welfare): Established in 2012 in collaboration with the International Justice Mission (IJM), CASLW works to strengthen India’s labour justice system and protect the rights of workers and their families.
- CASIHR (Centre for Advanced Studies in Human Rights): Dedicated to advanced study and interdisciplinary research in human rights, CASIHR promotes debates and discussions at regional, national, and international levels.
About the Conference:
The introduction of the four new Labour Codes marks a major transformation in India’s labour law regime. While aiming to consolidate and modernise existing legislations, these codes raise critical concerns about:
- Labour welfare and social security
- Collective bargaining and trade union rights
- Human rights implications for formal and informal sector workers
This conference provides an interdisciplinary platform for academicians, practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and students to critically analyse whether the new framework strengthens or dilutes labour protections in India.
Objectives:
- Critically examine the framework and implementation of the new labour codes
- Analyse human rights implications of labour law reforms
- Evaluate impact on vulnerable and informal sector workers
- Foster discourse on labour welfare, dignity of labour, and social justice
- Encourage interdisciplinary engagement between labour law and human rights scholarship
Proposed Themes (Indicative):
- Labour Codes and the Right to Dignified Work
- Code on Wages and the Right to Livelihood
- Industrial Relations Code and Freedom of Association
- Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions as Human Rights
- Social Security Universalization and State Accountability
- Gig Economy Regulation and Worker Status Classification
- Gender Equality and Non-Discrimination in Employment
- Judicial Interpretation of Labour Rights under the New Codes
- Collective Bargaining, Trade Unions, and Worker Representation
Submission Guidelines:
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 25 February 2026
- Intimation of Acceptance: 1 March 2026
- Full Paper & Payment Deadline: 5 March 2026
- Word Limit: Abstract (250–300 words), Full Paper (max. 5000 words)
- Citation Style: Bluebook 21st Edition
- Plagiarism Limit: 10% (excluding footnotes & bibliography)
- Best 15 papers will be published in an edited book.
Registration:
- Fee: ₹1000 (inclusive of all charges)
- Mode: Hybrid (both online and offline participation)
Contact Information:
- Faculty Coordinators: Dr. Gagan Preet, Dr. Shiva Satish Sharda, Dr. Jaswinder Kaur, Dr. Manpreet Kaur, Dr. Sukhwinder Kaur Virk, Dr. Suzzana A. George
- Student Coordinators: Arun Rathod (+91 91213 64746), Paankhurie Shrivastava (+91 94251 33990), Ananya Singhvi (+91 92144 05565), Khushbuu Mathuria (+91 74250 24333), Jashandeep Kaur (+91 96029 08908), Aabha Singhal (+91 62809 95135)
- Email: caslw@rgnul.ac.in | casihr@rgnul.ac.in | labourcodes2026@gmail.com
- Phone: 0175-2391600
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