Industrial Relations Code Bill 2020 ★ The code, among its imp | UPSC Notes EPFO Labour Law

Industrial Relations Code Bill 2020

★ The code, among its important provisions, makes it easier for companies to hire and fire workers.
Companies employing upto 300 workers will not be required to frame rules of conduct for workmen employed in industrial establishments. Presently, it is compulsory for firms employing upto 100 workers.

★ It proposes that workers in factories will have to give a notice at least 14 days in advance to employers if they want to go on strike.

★ Presently, only workers in public utility services are required to give notices to hold strikes.

★ Besides, every industrial establishment employing 20 or more workers will have one or more Grievance Redressal Committees for resolution of disputes arising out of employees’ grievances.

★ The code also proposes setting up of a reskilling fund to help skill retrenched workers.