Labour Desk Vol 1

Labour Desk is an initiative dedicated to fostering informed discussions on labour laws, workplace rights, industrial relations, and the changing nature of employment in India and beyond. As economies evolve through technological advancement, platform-based work, automation, and the expansion of informal labour sectors, the need for accessible and meaningful conversations on labour rights has become increasingly important.Through articles, case analyses, policy discussions, opinion pieces, and legal insights, Labour Desk seeks to simplify complex legal developments and bridge the gap between law, policy, and society. The platform aims to engage students, researchers, academicians, legal practitioners, policymakers, and the wider public in conversations surrounding labour welfare, social security, workplace justice, dispute resolution, and access to justice.Labour Desk also seeks to highlight contemporary challenges faced by workers across organised and unorganised sectors while encouraging dialogue on inclusive, practical, and worker-centric reforms. By combining academic engagement with social awareness, the platform aspires to contribute towards a more informed, equitable, and rights-conscious understanding of labour and employment laws.

Written by Devansh Awasthi, a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow. I. A Workforce Without Protection The gig economy has become one of

Written by Rohan Yadav, a second-year student at Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai. Introduction  The labour landscape in India has undergone a pivotal transformation with the enactment of four