Industrial Relations, Union Management & Labour laws Specialist Certificate Program

The Certification in Industrial Relations, Union Management & Labour Laws (IRUMLL) is a specialized course that equips HR Practitioner with the skills and knowledge required to manage Employee and Industrial relations in organizations. This Certification program focuses on effective workforce management, conflict resolution, and ensuring harmonious labour-management relations.

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS CERTIFICATION

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About the Certification Program

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Master the concepts of Employee & Workplace Relations to become a Certified Industrial Relations Specialist with People Manager's Online Certification Course on the Advanced Industrial Relation, Union Management Strategies & Initiative .
Gain a detailed understanding of Industrial Relations, Union Management Initiatives, Workplace Engagement Program Measurement & Business Impact to facilitate efficient Industrial Development and Achieve Strategic Business Goals.

Salient Features of the Program

Benefits

4 COMPETENCIES, 40+ SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

LABOUR LAW & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
  • Conducting labor law audits to ensure compliance.

  • Drafting employment contracts, ensuring adherence to legal frameworks.

  • Filing statutory compliance reports with government authorities.

  • Managing legal documentation related to layoffs, severance, and employee rights.

  • Reviewing HR policies to align with labor law changes.

  • Handling court cases & arbitration for labor disputes.

  • Organizing employee awareness programs on workplace rights.

  • Assisting in corporate legal advisory on employment law risks.

  • Conducting internal investigations for labour law violations.

  • Liaising with government agencies for labour inspections & approvals.

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING & UNION RELATIONS MANAGEMENT
  • Leading union negotiations during wage settlements.

  • Drafting and reviewing Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA).

  • Mediating conflicts between employers and unions.

  • Conducting union grievance redressal meetings.

  • Analyzing industry-wide wage standards to support negotiations.

  • Establishing union representation policies within organizations.

  • Preparing strategic union engagement frameworks for companies.

  • Organizing leadership training programs on union relations.

  • Handling union elections and membership concerns.

  • Advising on legal implications of union actions like strikes or protests.

EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE HANDLING & WORKPLACE CONFLICT RESOLUTION
  • Designing grievance redressal mechanisms within companies.

  • Conducting domestic inquiries for workplace misconduct cases.

  • Mediating employee-employer disputes professionally.

  • Implementing disciplinary actions in accordance with employment laws.

  • Handling harassment and discrimination investigations.

  • Training HR teams on effective conflict resolution techniques.

  • Drafting termination policies while ensuring compliance.

  • Analyzing employee feedback trends for workplace improvement.

  • Facilitating employee assistance programs for mental well-being.

  • Coordinating workplace ethics initiatives for harmonious labor relations.

INDUSTRIAL APPROVALS, LIASONING & CORPORATE STRATEGY
  • Managing government approvals for Greenfield industrial projects.

  • Handling legal formalities for mergers and acquisitions.

  • Facilitating factory closure negotiations with employees and unions.

  • Conducting workplace audits for labor compliance.

  • Filing license renewals with regulatory bodies.

  • Negotiating with government officials for industrial policy considerations.

  • Managing statutory approvals for large-scale industrial operations.

  • Leading corporate restructuring discussions from an IR perspective.

  • Preparing compliance reports for industrial safety and labor welfare regulations.

  • Developing strategic workforce planning policies aligned with legal mandates.

Advanced Industrial Relations , Union Relationship & Labour Law Management Framework

Objectives of the Industrial Relations, Union Management & Labour Laws Certification Program

The objectives of the PMI's Certification in Industrial Relations, Union Management & Labour Laws (IRUMLL) program are to enable participants to:

  • Build strong domain expertise in Industrial Relations, Labour Laws, and Union Management

  • Develop effective strategies for workforce management and employee relations

  • Master conflict resolution techniques to ensure harmonious labour-management relations

  • Gain practical knowledge of labour laws and compliance for workplace governance

  • Implement best practices for negotiation and collective bargaining with unions

  • Enhance organizational effectiveness through structured industrial dispute resolution mechanisms

  • Establish effective frameworks for employee grievance handling and disciplinary procedures

  • Learn to manage labour policies in alignment with legal and regulatory standards

  • Become a trusted advisor in HR and Industrial Relations for business success

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Key Takeaways

  • 60 Hours Of Action-Oriented Online Learning

  • Guaranteed Opportunities For Career Growth

  • Practice Materials and DIY Toolkits

  • Recorded Videos of All Sessions

  • Completion Certificate

  • Pre Course Online skill Assessment

  • Post Course Completion Online Assessment for Certification

  • Certified Industrial Relations, Union Management & Labour Law Specialist Certificate

Who Can Join?

  • Anyone who is known to Labour law & IR Functions or wants to levels up on the Advanced Industrial Relations, Union Management, Employee Relations, LLCM & Approval Management System developments and trends

  • HR professionals who want to learn more about Labour Law & industrial Relation, Union Management & Industrial Approval Management contexts of their Business. Managers who already use a Compliance management system, but need to improve it

  • CEOs, Business Owners, HODs, and managers interested in an effective Compliance management tool to thrive in their business

  • Professionals involved with Business Agility to learn a new way of the agile framework. Labour law & Liasoning Consultants and Trainers

  • Providers (e.g., consultants, administrators, Coaches) looking to broaden their knowledge to better serve their clients

  • HR Professionals, Legal Advisors, Union Representatives, and IR Practitioners

Target Learners

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Program Schedule

[Syllabus]

This course is structured into Five modules. The basic structure of the courses is as follows:

MODULE 1: FOUNDATIONS OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS IN INDIA

Chapter 1: Overview of Industrial Relations

  • Evolution of industrial relations in India

  • Role of employers, employees, and government

  • Key challenges in labor-management relations

Chapter 2: Constitutional Provisions on Labour Laws

  • Labor rights under the Indian Constitution

  • Fundamental rights and Directive Principles related to labor

  • Government initiatives for labor protection

Chapter 3: Employee & Employer Rights

  • Employment contracts and legal obligations

  • Rights of workers in organized vs. unorganized sectors

  • Case study: Landmark Supreme Court rulings on labor rights

Chapter 4: Future of Industrial Relations in India

  • Impact of globalization on labor policies

  • Economic reforms and their effect on employment structures

  • Future trends in labor-management relations

Chapter 5: AI & Industrial Relations

  • Role of AI in workforce management

  • Digital automation and labor law compliance

  • Interactive workshop: AI-driven HR compliance monitoring

MODULE 2: INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS & LABOUR ORGANIZATION

Chapter 6: Factories Act, 1948

  • Regulations on working hours, safety, and welfare

  • Implementation of occupational health standards

  • Case study: Factory safety violations and legal consequences

Chapter 7: Minimum Wages Act, 1948

  • Principles of wage fixation

  • Minimum wage enforcement across different sectors

  • Workshop: Calculating industry-wise wage benchmarks

Chapter 8: Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

  • Mechanisms for investigating and resolving disputes

  • Legal framework for strikes, lockouts, and layoffs

  • Mock negotiation session: Resolving an industrial dispute

Chapter 9: Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946

  • Standardizing employment rules

  • Drafting workplace policies for compliance

  • Practical assignment: Creating standing orders for an organization

Chapter 10: Trade Union Act, 1926

  • Union registration, legal rights, and governance

  • Collective bargaining mechanisms

  • Role-play session: Forming and managing trade unions

MODULE 3: EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS & LABOUR WELFARE

Chapter 11: Employer Prerogatives & Disciplinary Proceedings

  • Management rights in employment

  • Legal framework for disciplinary actions

  • Workshop: Conducting disciplinary hearings

Chapter 12: Wage & Bonus Regulations

  • Legal compliance with payment of wages

  • Bonus eligibility and calculation methods

  • Practical task: Drafting wage structures

Chapter 13: Retirement Benefits & Social Security

  • Provident funds, gratuity, and pension schemes

  • Implementation of EPFO and ESIC benefits

  • Case study: Social security disputes and resolutions

Chapter 14: Contract Labour Regulations

  • Rights and protections for contract workers

  • Legal obligations of employers hiring contract labour

  • Simulation exercise: Conducting contract labour audits

Chapter 15: Workmen’s Compensation & Insurance

  • Compensation for work-related injuries

  • Workplace insurance requirements

  • Compliance checklist for compensation claims

MODULE 4: UNION RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT & DISCIPLINE MANAGEMENT

Chapter 16: Employee Disciplinary Action

  • Handling misconduct cases

  • Preventive measures for employee discipline

  • Workshop: Designing disciplinary frameworks

Chapter 17: Domestic Enquiry Process & Procedure

  • Investigating workplace misconduct

  • Legal documentation for employee inquiries

  • Live simulation: Conducting a domestic inquiry

Chapter 18: Employee Grievance Handling

  • Redressal mechanisms for employee complaints

  • Employer responsibilities in grievance resolution

  • Practical case study: Handling a workplace grievance

Chapter 19: Employee Retention & Voluntary Retirement

  • Strategies for reducing employee turnover

  • Legal aspects of voluntary retirement schemes

  • Interactive discussion: Best employee retention practices

Chapter 20: Union Negotiation & Collective Bargaining

  • Negotiation tactics for labor agreements

  • Drafting collective bargaining agreements

  • Role-play session: Employer-union wage negotiations

Chapter 21: Wage Settlement & Survey Methodology

  • Wage structuring in collective agreements

  • Conducting industry-wide wage surveys

  • Hands-on project: Developing a wage survey framework

MODULE 5: LABOUR LAW COMPLIANCE, INSPECTIONS & THE NEW LABOUR CODES

Chapter 22: Statutory Compliance Management

  • Ensuring legal compliance in HR policies

  • Industry standards for labor law adherence

  • Workshop: Preparing statutory compliance reports

Chapter 23: Labour Audit & Inspection Management

  • Conducting internal audits for labor practices

  • Government inspection procedures and employer obligations

  • Mock audit session: Handling external compliance inspections

Chapter 24: Returns, Reports & Records Management

  • Filing legal labor reports with authorities

  • Documentation best practices for compliance

  • Practical task: Preparing compliance records

Chapter 25: The New Labour Codes – Code of Wages 2019

  • Wage structures, minimum wage policies

  • Impact of the new wage code on employers and employees

  • Group discussion: Challenges in wage code implementation

Chapter 26: Industrial Relations Code 2020

  • Collective bargaining updates

  • Modern approaches to dispute resolution

  • Workshop: Creating IR policies under new legal frameworks

Chapter 27: Social Security Code 2020

  • Coverage and implementation of new social security schemes

  • Inclusion of gig and platform workers

  • Case study: Analyzing social security benefits under the new code

Chapter 28: Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code 2020

  • Strengthened safety protocols

  • Health and welfare measures for employees

  • Live workplace safety drill simulation

📝 Assessment & Certification

Evaluation Methods

  • Practical Assignments (Case studies, mock negotiations)

  • Live Simulations (Role-play grievance handling, disciplinary actions)

  • Legal Compliance Tests (Evaluating industrial approvals, statutory filings)

  • Industry Project (Participants analyze real-world industrial relations challenges)

Final Certification

  • Participants receive a Certified Industrial Relations , Union Management & Labour Law Specialist certificate upon successful completion.

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Pre-Assessment

Assess Your Current skills in Industrial Relations Management to align your self with the specialist abilities

Practices with Experts to build your capabilities in Labour law & regulatory compliance, Collective bargaining & union relations management, Employee grievance handling & Workplace conflict resolution & Industrial approvals, liasoning & corporate strategy

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