Online Capacity Development Program | Labour Law Education, Policy & Research | 2nd – 6th Jan 2026

Online Capacity Development Program | Labour Law Education, Policy & Research | 2nd – 6th Jan 2026

Organising Institutions:

This prestigious program is jointly convened by leading national and international institutions committed to advancing labour law education and practice:

  • United Nations Global Compact Network India, New Delhi – promoting responsible business practices aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
  • PHD Chambers of Commerce of India, New Delhi – representing industry perspectives and fostering dialogue between employers and policymakers.
  • Confederation of Law Teachers, New Delhi – academic body dedicated to strengthening legal education and pedagogy.
  • VG National Labour Institute, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India – apex institute for labour research and training.
  • Centre for Transparency and Accountability in Governance (CTAG), NLU Delhi – advancing governance reforms and accountability in law and policy.

Program Rationale:

Labour law has historically mediated the relationship between labour and capital. Its trajectory reflects shifts in social justice, economic policy, and constitutional mandates:

  • Pre‑1991 Era: Characterised by strong legislative and judicial protection of workers’ rights, emphasising social and economic justice.
  • Post‑1991 Era (Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation): Labour law increasingly viewed as a barrier to trade and investment, leading to reforms that prioritised economic efficiency and capital interests, often at the expense of worker protections.
  • Contemporary Challenges: With the implementation of the Four Labour Codes (Industrial Relations, Wages, Social Security, and Occupational Safety & Health), there is a pressing need for a multi‑disciplinary approach that integrates economics, sociology, management, technology, and constitutional law.

This program is designed to equip participants with the tools to critically analyse labour law in theory and practice, while addressing its evolving role in a globalised economy.

Objectives:

The program seeks to:

  • Develop a critical understanding of labour jurisprudence in its social and economic contexts.
  • Provide foundational knowledge of labour law education, policy, and research across key domains: Industrial Relations, Social Security, Labour Welfare, Remuneration, and OSH.
  • Explore intersections between labour law and allied fields such as constitutional law, corporate law, competition law, and intellectual property.
  • Evaluate labour law through the lens of social and economic justice, constitutional mandates, and political frameworks.
  • Integrate perspectives from management, economics, sociology, political science, and technology.
  • Assess the role of the legislature, executive, and judiciary in shaping labour law in the 21st century.
  • Promote clinical education and research practice in labour law.
  • Examine implications of liberalisation, privatisation, and globalisation on labour–capital relations.
  • Encourage a culture of labour law education, policy innovation, and research excellence.

Target Participants:

The program is open to a wide spectrum of stakeholders:

  • Law students, researchers, and faculty members
  • Labour law advocates and practitioners
  • HR managers and corporate professionals
  • Labour economists and social scientists
  • Civil society organisations, NGOs, and trade union leaders
  • Judicial officers and commissioners (EPF, ESI, Labour)
  • Representatives of employers’ associations and policy institutions

Faculty & Resource Persons:

Sessions will be led by:

  • Labour economists, social scientists, and HRM experts
  • OSH specialists and management professionals
  • Retired and serving judges, public law experts
  • Senior officials including EPF Commissioner, ESI Commissioner, and Labour Commissioner
  • Judicial officers from labour tribunals and higher courts
  • Professors, researchers, and representatives of employers’ associations and trade unions

Program Structure:

20 Technical Sessions | 4 Sessions per Day | Interactive Discussions + Q&A

Day 1Labour jurisprudence basics; constitutional paradigms; sociological perspectives (social justice, industrial democracy); economic dimensions (labour economics, cost‑benefit analysis).
Day 2Labour Codes: Industrial Relations, OSH, Wages, Social Security.
Day 3Labour law administration at Centre and States; practice in tribunals, High Courts, Supreme Court; adjudication of disputes.
Day 4Unorganised sector and gig/platform workers; ILO/UN labour standards; comparative international perspectives; employers’ associations’ viewpoints.
Day 5Workers’ and trade unions’ perspectives; HRM approach; technological advancements (AI, green jobs); labour law teaching and research methodologies.

Each session: 75 minutes (60 minutes lecture/discussion + 15 minutes Q&A).

Registration Details:

  • Dates: 02 – 06 January 2026
  • Mode: Online (Virtual Sessions)
  • Charges:
    • ₹1500 for general participants
    • ₹1000 for participants from organising institutions
    • No refund policy
  • Deadline: 01 January 2026
  • Certificates: Attendance in all sessions mandatory (minimum 18 sessions with prior intimation).

Registration Link:

Payment Details:

Confederation of Law Teachers, Punjab National Bank, Sainik Vihar, Shakur Basti, Delhi

  • Account No.: 0649000101418697
  • IFSC: PUNB0064900

Contact Details:

For clarifications:
Secretary, Confederation of Law Teachers, New Delhi
📧 Email: secy.colate@gmail.

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