Acts Replaced: Trade Unions Act, Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, Industrial Disputes Act
Key Features:
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Trade Unions: Recognition and regulation streamlined.
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Standing Orders: Mandatory for establishments with 300+ workers (threshold raised from 100).
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Dispute Resolution: Faster mechanisms for claims, bonus disputes, and industrial disputes.
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Fixed‑Term Employment: Recognized formally, ensuring parity with permanent employees.
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Transparency: Bonus disputes treated as industrial disputes; authorities empowered to resolve within 3 months.
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Worker Rights: Expanded definition of “worker” includes journalists and sales promotion employees; excludes managerial/admin staff earning above ₹15,000/month.
Notification
Bare Act
