Call for papers: International Symposium on Labour & Employment Laws at NLU (Jodhpur). Deadline: Ist October, 2025.

The Centre for Research in Labour and Employment Laws (CRLEL), NLU Jodhpur, in collaboration with the National Labour Law Association (NLLA), New Delhi, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) India, Indian Industrial Relations Association (IIRA), New Delhi, and Centre for Transparency and Governance (CTAG), NLU Delhi, is organising an International Symposium on Labour & Employment Laws.

Theme of the Symposium:

Labour Laws: Reform, Enforcement, & Compliance in Digitalised India
Sub-Themes:
1. Constitutional, Legislative, and Customary Rights
2. Central and State Labour Law Reforms and Their Impact on Workplace Rights
3. Informal Economy, Gig Workers, and Their Rights
4. Industry 4.0, Automation, Reskilling, and Jobs
5. Migrant Workers – Mobility, Portability of Benefits, and Protection Framework
6. Universality of Social Protection: Freebies vs. Legal Rights
7. CSR, Welfare, and Collective Bargaining – Role of Trade Unions
8. Industrial Disputes and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
9. Regulatory Bodies and Law Enforcement
10. Law Avoidance – Inflated Designations and Wage Stealing
11. Labour Law Compliance in SMEs and Startups
12. Globalisation, Supply Chain, and Emerging Geopolitical Situation
13. International Labour Standards & Standard Setting (e.g., Gig Workers)
14. Gender Equity, Inclusion, and Workplace Harassment.

Submission categories:

1. Long Articles: 5,000–8,000 words
2. Essays: 3,000–5,000 words
3. Case Notes / Legislative Comments: 1,500–2,500 words

Submission Guidelines – Symposium 2025:

1. Abstract Submission:

• Length: 300–500 words
• Keywords: 3–5
• Format: Word file titled “Abstract (Name of the Article)”
• Submission: Via email
• Review: Blind peer review

2. Cover Letter:

• File: Separate Word document titled “Cover Letter”
• Content: Author’s name, qualifications, institutional affiliation, designation, and full correspondence address

3. Manuscript Formatting:

• Page Setup: A4, 1-inch margins, British English
• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing, justified
• Footnotes: Times New Roman, 10 pt, single spacing
• Citation Style: Harvard Bluebook, 21st Edition
• File Type: Only .doc (Word) accepted

4. Full Paper Requirements:

• Length: 5,000–8,000 words (inclusive of footnotes)
• Layout: Single-column, justified margins
• Review: Peer review for final selection
• Publication: Selected papers published in an Edited Book (ISBN)

5. Copyright & Editorial Policy:

• Authors retain joint copyright with Publisher
• Editorial Board may edit submissions without altering substance
• Prior permission required for republication

Timeline:

Proposed registration fee:
Indian Academicians/Professionals/Ph.D. scholars: INR 1,500/-
Indian Students (UG/PG): INR 1,000/-
Foreign Authors: USD 75
Note: The registration fees shall include certificate, lunch, symposium kit, publication consideration.

Contact Details:

Please feel free to drop your queries at crlel@nlujodhpur.ac.in
Additional queries may also be directed towards the following individuals:
Convenor: Ms. Shalu Mandiya (4th Year), +91 95889 05118
Co-Convenor: Mr. Ishaan Banga (4th Year), +91 99990 74605
Secretary: Ms. Ananya Navin Dipali (3rd Year), +91 98196 47585
Joint Secretary: Mr. Anand Shankar (3rd Year), +91 94304 60387
Research Head: Mr. Ajay Kumar Choudhary (3rd Year), +91 76498 01744

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