Praise for the First EditionPrescribed read for those at both ends of IR! – The Hindu Business LineDescriptionThe second edition of the well-accepted title Industrial Relations continues to provide a comprehensive coverage of the various aspects of industrial relations: conceptual foundations, institutional structure and policy framework, role of the government and trade unions.The book introduces readers to the various approaches to industrial relations and goes on to discuss trade unions, collective bargaining and tripartism. It goes on to highlight the importance of dispute resolution, labour administration, grievance handling and the management of industrial relations. \n\nKey Features\n•A comprehensive title that integrates all aspects of industrial relations\n•Includes case studies and exhibits to illustrate the theory discussed in the chaptersNew to This Edition\n•Sections on the crisis in industrial relations, emerging dynamics in industrial relations, origin of trade unions and developments during post-recession era, international trade unions, detailed coverage on Employee Compensation Act, 1923, Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Act, 1948, Factories Act, 1948, Kerala Recognition of Trade Union Act, 2010, Indian Labour Conference, minimum wages and more\n•Updated and revised data and latest amendment to labour laws\n•Additional sections on labour laws in the online resource centreOnline ResourcesStudents\n• Flashcard glossary\n• Bonus chapters\n• New sections on labour lawsInstructors\n• Lecture PPTs\n• Bonus chapters\n• New sections on labour laws\n• Multiple choice questions