Sunday, February 15, 2009

Industrial Dispute Act_8

What are the provisions for General Prohibition of Strikes and Lockouts?
No workman who is employed in any industrial establishment shall go on strike in breach of contract and no employer of any such workman shall declare a lockout:
(a) During the pendency of conciliation proceedings before a Board and seven days after the conclusion of such proceedings,
(b) During the pendency of such proceedings before a Labour Court, Tribunal or National Tribunal and 2 months after the conclusion of such proceedings.
(c) During the pendency of arbitration proceedings before an Arbitrator and 2 months after the conclusion of such proceedings, where a notification has been issued.
(d) During any period in which a settlement or Award is in operation in respect of any of the matters covered by the settlement of Award.

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