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 Aryan Verma, a second year LL.B. (Hons.) student at the University of Allahabad I. Introduction Every day, millions of Indians summon a ride, order food, or book a
Written by Ira Awasthi and Akanksha Singh, students pursuing B.A. LL.B(Hons.) at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow 1. Introduction: The Industrial Frontline of Climate Change India is
Written by Anjali Yadav & Raja Pathak, students pursuing B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow I. Introduction It has been rightly said that
Written by Bhavya Rai, a Student pursuing B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab To most people, workplaces include offices, factories, shops, and mines. Workplaces
Written by Rehan Bhushan & Deeksha Yadav, pursuing B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at Christ (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR. It’s Sunday night at 9:45 PM when your manager pops up
By Adhiraj Sahgal & Bhargvi Singh, students at National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi. When on a random morning in June 2026, nine workers clocked in at
Written by Ayush Raj Singh student at Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur. Imagine an employer running a manufacturing unit in Mumbai with 98 workers. He gets a new contract, and
Written by Shivangi Mathur, B.B.A. LL.B. student at the Indian Institute of Management, Rohtak. Fixed-term employment (“FTE”) is one of the most controversial aspects of the reformed labour regime in India.
Written by Divyansh Singh & Anwesha Mishra students at the National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi. When we talk about fashion, it is usually linked with glamour,
Written by Kanu Priya & Akshat Kumar, students at National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi The labour unrest that engulfed Noida in April 2026 was largely
Written by Anshika Mishra, B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student at Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh It is unfortunate to come across the instances of deaths due to industrial accidents and
Written by Devansh Awasthi is pursuing B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow. Many people envision a workplace as an office, factory, shop or mine.