International Conference | From Adjudication to Amicable Resolution: ADR’s Evolution in Labour Justice | Centre for Labour Studies, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat | Hybrid: Mode | Date: 13th February, 2027

International Conference | From Adjudication to Amicable Resolution: ADR’s Evolution in Labour Justice | Centre for Labour Studies, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat | Hybrid: Mode | Date: 13th February, 2027

About the Conference:

The Centre for Labour Studies, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat, in collaboration with the University of Nairobi, is pleased to announce its upcoming International Conference on “From Adjudication to Amicable Resolution: ADR’s Evolution in Labour Justice,” scheduled for 13 February 2027 in hybrid mode.

The conference aims to foster meaningful academic engagement on the evolving landscape of labour justice, with particular emphasis on conciliation, mediation, arbitration, comparative labour dispute resolution systems, and emerging challenges in employment relations. It seeks to bring together academicians, legal practitioners, researchers, and students to deliberate on accessible, efficient, and equitable mechanisms for resolving labour disputes.

Key Themes of the Conference:

The academic deliberations will encompass the following broad areas:

1. International Labour Standards & Dispute Resolution

• International labour standards and mechanisms for labour dispute resolution
• Role of international institutions in promoting labour justice
• Evolving standards for effective and equitable dispute settlement

2. ADR Mechanisms in Labour Disputes

• Conciliation and mediation in employment disputes
• Arbitration as an alternative to adjudication
• Emerging models of amicable labour dispute resolution

3. Labour Disputes in the Digital & Platform Economy

• Gig and platform workers
• Employment disputes in digital workplaces
• Challenges arising from new forms of employment

4. Comparative Labour Justice Systems

• Comparative approaches to labour dispute resolution
• Cross-jurisdictional perspectives
• Lessons from different legal systems

5. Access to Justice for Vulnerable Workers

• Protection of vulnerable and informal workers
• Barriers to accessing labour justice
• Inclusive and accessible dispute resolution mechanisms

6. Corporate Governance & Workplace Dispute Management

• Corporate responsibility in workplace dispute resolution
• Internal grievance redressal mechanisms
• Workplace conflict management and prevention

7. Future Directions in Labour Dispute Resolution

• Technology and ADR
• AI and dispute resolution
• Future of labour adjudication and mediation
• Innovative approaches to achieving efficient and inclusive labour justice

Objectives of the Conference:

The conference seeks to:

• Promote interdisciplinary research in labour law and ADR.
• Encourage international academic collaboration.
• Facilitate comparative understanding of labour dispute resolution systems.
• Explore effective, accessible, and equitable mechanisms for resolving workplace disputes.
• Provide a platform for academicians, practitioners, researchers, and students to exchange ideas.
• Contribute to contemporary debates on the future of labour justice and alternative dispute resolution.

Submission Guidelines:

• Final Paper Requirements:
• Authors who have been selected on the basis of their abstracts are required to submit a full-length paper of a maximum of 5000 words (exclusive of footnotes).
• The paper should provide a comprehensive analysis of the proposed topic, addressing: The research problem or question being examined.
• The methodology or approach adopted. A detailed discussion of arguments, analysis, and findings, supported by relevant authorities, case laws, and literature.
• A conclusion that summarizes the key takeaways and, where appropriate, offers recommendations.
• Papers that demonstrate originality, analytical depth, doctrinal/empirical rigour, and contemporary relevance on issues concerning labour and employment law will be given preference.
• Each final paper submission must include an abstract of not more than 300 words and five keywords capturing the central themes of the paper.

Submissions are invited from students, academicians, and professionals:

• Formatting Guidelines for Title must be Times New Roman, 14, with line spacing 1.5 Formatting Guidelines for Main Body must be Times New Roman, 12, with line spacing 1.5
• Formatting Guidelines for Section Headings must be Times New Roman, 12, with line spacing 1.5
• Formatting Guidelines for Footnotes must be Times New Roman, 10 with line spacing 1.5m
• Formatting Guidelines for Header and Footer must be Times New Roman, 10, centred
• Citation Style: References must be provided strictly in the form of footnotes. Endnotes and in-text citations are not permitted.

Who can participate:

The conference is open to international and domestic students, academicians, research scholars, legal practitioners, industry professionals, policymakers, and representatives of civil society from across the country and abroad.

Registration fees:

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