About LABOUR CASES

Labour cases are legal disputes that arise from the relationship between an employer and an employee, or between trade unions, employers, and employees. They involve the application of labor laws, which cover a wide range of issues like wages, working conditions, unfair dismissal, and collective bargaining. These cases are typically adjudicated in specialized forums such as Labour Courts and Industrial Tribunals.

What labour cases cover

• Industrial relations: Disputes over collective bargaining, union activities, unfair labor practices, and strikes or lockouts.
• Individual employment rights: Issues such as unfair dismissal, minimum wage violations, payment of gratuity, and other terms of employment.
• Workplace safety and health: Disputes related to the safety and health of employees at work.
• Contractual disputes: Enforcement of contractual rights between employers and employees.
• Statutory rights: Enforcement of rights and obligations established by various labor legislation.

Where labour cases are heard

Labour Courts:

These courts handle cases related to standing orders, dismissal or discharge of workers, and other matters not under the Industrial Tribunal's jurisdiction.

Industrial Tribunals:

These are specialized forums that hear disputes concerning wages, retrenchment, bonus, leave, and other complex industrial matters.

Civil Courts:

These courts handle employment disputes that are purely contractual in nature.

Constitutional forums:

Public servants or employees of statutory corporations can approach the High Courts or Supreme Court for remedies if their constitutional or statutory rights are violated.