PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Four new labour codes have been legislated by the Parliament of India, that will comprehensively change the labour governance landscape in India. New Labour codes primarily have the following objectives:

•         Provide flexibility to industry to hire and fire to provide more jobs.

•         To ensure better social security to organised and unorganized sector workers including the GIG economy (Uber/OLA/Swiggy etc.)

•         To reduce the burden of compliance on smaller organisations/ Startups etc. 

Following are some of the highlights of the provisions relevant to business organisations:

1. Fixed-term employment in all the categories of work is legal henceforth. Service conditions like wages etc. have to be on par with the similar work done by the regular employees if any.

2. Any establishment having less than 300 workers need not have any Standing Orders (Service conditions) certified by the Government. An establishment can make its service conditions for all categories of workers including regular and fixed term.

3. Any establishment having less than 300 workers can retrench regular workers without prior permission of the Government.

4. The industrial establishment is obliged to negotiate with the union having representation of at least 51% of workers.

5. A minimum of 14 days is required for going on strike. Mass casual leave will be considered a strike. In general, striking work is going to become difficult.

IMPACT

·         To understand the context and provisions of the new labour code.

·         To assist the participant in identifying the implications of these for their work environment.

·         To prepare an action plan to adapt to the new labour codes.

 CONTENT 

Day 1: Introduction and Context

• Evolution of labour laws in India and the need for reform.
• Objectives and rationale behind the consolidation of labour codes.
• Industrial relations, collective bargaining, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Overview of the four new labour codes and their alignment with economic and social objectives. 

Day 2: Key Provisions of the Four Labour Codes, Compliance and Regulatory Framework

• The Code on Wages, The Industrial Relations Code, The Social Security Code, and the Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions Code.
• Major changes and simplifications introduced under each code.
• Impact on different stakeholders, including employers, employees, and the government.
• Implementation roadmap and compliance requirements for businesses.
• Role of central and state governments in enforcement.
• Digitalization and ease of doing business in the new regulatory environment. 

Day 3: Implications for Employers and Workforce, Challenges, Opportunities, and the Way Forward

• Changes in employment contracts, working hours, and wages.
• Social security benefits and impact on gig and platform workers.
• Industrial relations, collective bargaining, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Key challenges in implementation and possible solutions (implementation of international labour law guidelines for MNCs).
• Opportunities for businesses in terms of workforce management and operational efficiency.
• Future outlook and role of HR and management professionals in adapting to the new framework.

FACULTY & METHODOLOGY

The MDP faculty comprises a dynamic blend of experienced professionals, led by Dr. Ashok Kumar Patnaik, Professor and Director of CHRD, and Dr. Bharath Shashanka Katkam, Assistant Professor at CHRD. Along with ASCI's esteemed faculty pool, the program features eminent personalities from Indian Civil Services, CEOs, CHROs, Business Management Experts, and Renowned Legal and Technical Advisors, all with significant experience in top management roles. Their extensive knowledge and real-life examples from the corporate world will enrich the learning experience, offering participants valuable insights into practical, real-world applications based on their experience and expertise.

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

The programme is designed for Junior, Middle and Senior Level Executives, Managers and other Executives associated with Manufacturing / Service Sector organizations including                        BFSI Sector/ IT or ITES etc. The programme will also benefit professionals/ researchers/ academicians who are interested in improving their knowledge of New Labour Codes, their Context, Provisions and Implications.

 Organisational Sponsorship is Essential for Participation.

VENUE

The programme is fully residential and the participants will be accommodated in air-conditioned single occupancy rooms. The college does not provide accommodation for the family. The college is Wi-Fi enabled comprehensively.

 DURATION

The programme duration is 3 days starting from June 23-25, 2025. The participants are expected to arrive a day before commencement and may leave after the conclusion of the programme.

 PROGRAMME FEE

Residential Fee: Rs. 43,700/- (US $ 683 for foreigners) plus GST as applicable (presently 18%) per participant. The fee covers tuition, board and lodging, courseware (in electronic form) and other facilities of the College including internet usage.

 Non-Residential Fee: Rs. 37,700/- plus GST as applicable (presently 18%) per participant. The fee covers tuition, course ware (in electronic form) working lunch and other facilities of the College including internet usage.

A discount of 10% on the Programme fee for three or more participants from the same organisation will be given, provided the payment is credited into our Bank account before  June 20, 2025.

 MEDICAL INSURANCE

The nominees are requested to carry with them the proof of Medical Insurance. The sponsoring agency is required to endorse the nominees' medical coverage in the event of hospitalization

LAST DATE FOR NOMINATION

Please use the prescribed/attached form. Last date for receiving nominations is June 09, 2025. Kindly contact Programmes Officer for further details (contact details are given at the end of the nomination form).

LAST DATE FOR WITHDRAWAL

June 16, 2025. Any withdrawals after this date will entail forfeiture of the fee paid, if any.

ASCI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Participants of the College programmes will automatically become members of the ASCI alumni association.

CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION

The College issues a Certificate of Participation at the conclusion of the programme.