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Labour Rights

Labour rights are a collection of legal and human rights relating to the relationship between workers and employers, encompassing standards for working conditions, collective bargaining, and protection against exploitation.

Why it matters

  • Ensures the maintenance of human dignity and social justice within the industrial and informal sectors.
  • Acts as a mechanism for economic stability by balancing productivity requirements with fair compensation and safety standards.
  • Facilitates the prevention of forced labour and child labour through regulatory frameworks and international conventions.
  • Promotes inclusive growth by providing a legal basis for dispute resolution and worker representation.

How it is asked

Focus on the evolution of labour codes, the constitutional provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy, and the balance between ease of doing business and the protection of worker welfare.