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Executive Development Programme in Labour Laws for Managers Batch-11
EDPLLM integrates the study of Labour Laws with related areas like employment relations, labour market and social policies. This programme will equip you with the skill set required by modern professionals in labour relations requirements. It will also provide you with the opportunity to distinguish yourself in a highly competitive market.
- Start date
- 17th January, 2027
- Duration
- 8 months · 100 hrs
Programme Objective
Labour Laws for Managers
The programme integrates Labour Laws with employment relations, labour-market issues and social policies. It equips managers to understand workplace rights, employer responsibilities, wages, social security, contracts and industrial-relations challenges. Participants also learn to interpret statutes, Apex Court judgments and relevant constitutional and contract-law provisions.
- Labour Laws
- Compliance & Risk
- Judicial Process
Contract Management
Key learning objectives
Understand constitutional principles, sources of law and judicial decision-making.
Examine the practical and changing dimensions of Labour Laws.
Identify legal, compliance and organisational risks.
Understand contracts, outsourcing and employee-related legal processes.
Interpret statutes, court decisions and interconnected legal provisions.
Build capability in disciplinary procedures, contract drafting and legal decision-making.
Programme Takeaway
Build confidence to interpret, apply and manage Labour Laws in everyday organisational decisions.
Participants gain practical capability in labour compliance, industrial relations, contract management and legal interpretation.
- Labour-Law Expertise
- Compliance & Risk
- Industrial Relations
- Legal Interpretation
Programme Curriculum
Labour law, compliance and industrial-relations practice
Explore constitutional principles, labour legislation, wages, social security, workplace safety, contracts and disciplinary proceedings.
1 Labour Laws: Context, Evolution & New Labour Codes Foundations
- Introduction
- Labour Laws: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
- New Labour Codes
- Constitution and Labour Laws
- Tools of legal interpretation
- Judicial decision-making
2 Constitutional Framework & Labour Legislation Constitution
- Constitution vis-à-vis Labour Legislation
- State and Fundamental Rights
- Equality before law
- Equal pay and reservation policies
- Articles 12, 14, 19, 21, 23 and 24
- Writs and their implications
- DPSP and Labour Laws
- High Court and Supreme Court jurisdiction
3 Contract Labour Management & Outsourcing Contract Labour
- Contract Labour and Outsourcing
- CLRA Act, 1970 and Rules
- HR practices and compliance
- Risk insulation
- Sham and camouflage arrangements
- Supreme Court decisions
- OSH and WC Code
4 Industrial Relations & Trade-Union Law Industrial Relations
- Law of Industrial Relations
- Trade Unions Act, 1926
- Collective bargaining
- Standing Orders Act, 1946
- Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
- Retrenchment, lay-off and termination
- Strikes and adjudication
- Conciliation Officers
- Domestic enquiry
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Industrial Relations Code
5 Law of Wages Wage Regulation
- Minimum Wages Act, 1948
- Payment of Wages Act, 1936
- Payment of Bonus Act, 1965
- Changes under the Wage Code
6 Social Security Legislation Social Security
- Employees' Compensation Act, 1923
- Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948
- EPF and MP Act, 1952
- Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
- Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
- Social Security Code
7 Working Hours, Factories & Establishments Workplace Regulation
- Working Hours
- Factories Act
- Apprentices Act
- Shops and Establishments laws
- IT, ITES and service industries
8 Safe Workplaces & POSH Compliance Safe Workplace
- POSH Act, 2013
- Scope of application
- Written complaints
- Conciliation
- Enquiry and disclosure limits
- Actions and timelines
- Consequences of violations
9 Legal Aspects of Contract Management Contract Law
- Competency and consent
- Validity and enforceability
- Time as the essence
- Restrictive covenants, bonds and NDAs
- Force majeure
- Liquidated damages
- Alterations and amendments
- Contract drafting
- Courts and arbitration
- Landmark cases
10 Industrial Disputes & Discipline Management Applied Module
- Standing Orders Act, 1946
- Domestic and disciplinary proceedings
- Company SOPs
- Minor and major misconduct
- Natural justice
- Enquiry Officer and report
- Disciplinary Authority actions
- Appeals
- Landmark cases
Target Segment
Who should attend?
Designed for professionals handling workforce administration, labour compliance, contracts, employee relations and disciplinary matters.
Contract-Labour Administrators
Accountants and professionals managing contractors, records, payments and compliance.
Contract & Implementation Managers
Managers drafting, reviewing or implementing contracts and outsourcing arrangements.
Tenders & Disciplinary Matters
Managers handling tenders, agreements, enquiries, misconduct and disciplinary proceedings.
Pedagogy
Interactive learning for workplace application
LIVE D2D sessions combine XLRI faculty instruction, case studies, exercises, assessments and applied project work.
LIVE D2D Lectures
Live online sessions delivered by XLRI faculty through UCS-enabled technology.
Case-Based Interaction
Case studies, discussions, exercises and active class participation.
Assessments
Quizzes, mid-term and end-term exams, presentations and participation.
Project Application
Project work and presentations translate legal learning into workplace solutions.
Certificate of Completion: Participants complete evaluated project work and presentations, with individual faculty feedback.
Benefits to Participants
Practical learning, recognised credentials and flexible digital delivery
The programme combines XLRI-designed content, practical learning, expert faculty and technology-enabled delivery for immediate workplace application.
Course Benefits
XLRI Certification
Opportunity to earn a Certificate of Completion or Certificate of Participation from XLRI.
Case-Based Learning
Case studies and exercises develop hands-on skills for practical workplace situations.
XLRI-Designed Curriculum
Course content and structure are designed entirely by XLRI for academic rigour and relevance.
Expert Faculty
Learn from eminent XLRI faculty and experienced industry practitioners.
Assessment
Periodic evaluations are conducted throughout the programme through quizzes, assignments, tests and other assessment methods prescribed by the faculty.
- Certificate of Completion: Minimum 70% attendance and successful completion of all evaluation requirements.
- Certificate of Participation: Minimum 50% attendance and successful completion of the prescribed evaluation requirements.
Evaluation & Certification
Faculty Members
Learn from experienced XLRI faculty
The programme brings together faculty expertise across legal studies, human resource management and related management disciplines.
Admission Process
Registration & Programme Information
Complete your registration for the Executive Development Programme in Labour Laws for Managers (EDPLLM-9) offered by XLRI Jamshedpur.
Registration Process
- Online Application: Submit the application form with ₹30,000 + applicable taxes.
- Registration: Use the Register button on the programme page.
- Payment: Pay online using your Login ID and Password.
- Deadline: The application fee is payable at registration.
- Complete Information: Applications without photograph, education or work-experience details will not be accepted.
Eligibility
Indian Participants
Graduates (10+2+3) or Diploma Holders (10+2+3) from a recognised university or institution in any discipline, with a minimum of 2 years of professional experience.
International Participants
Graduation or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university or institution, with a minimum of 2 years of professional experience.
Enquiry & Contact
- XLRI VIL Office
0657-6653272
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3213
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3274
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3248
emdp@xlri.ac.in - Programme Coordinator – Somak Ray
7003171703
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9836215172
somak.ray@vcnow.in - Academic Advisor 8929905995
Important Notes
- Keep your Registration ID and Password safely for future correspondence.
- Incomplete applications will not be processed.
- XLRI and VCNow may cancel a candidature in case of misconduct or submission of misleading information.
Programme Fee
Fee & payment schedule
- Total Programme Fee
- INR 1,50,000 + Tax
Payable through registration fee and two instalments.
| Payment | Amount | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | INR 30,000 + Tax | At registration |
| Instalment 1 | INR 60,000 + GST | 10 March 2027 |
| Instalment 2 | INR 60,000 + GST | 10 May 2027 |
Payment Mode: Online through the XLRI website, or by DD/PO in favour of “XLRI Jamshedpur”, payable at Jamshedpur.
Life at Our Campus
Programmes at XLRI combine live online learning with time on the Jamshedpur campus, a green, historic setting where participants meet faculty and peers in person, join campus sessions and build a lasting professional network.
