LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

CQ 14

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – SOCIAL WORK

THIRD SEMESTER – APRIL 2008

    SW 3965 – LABOUR LEGISLATION & CASE LAWS     (2)

 

 

 

Date : 30/04/2008            Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

SECTION    A                          (10×2=20 Marks)

 

(Answer ALL the questions. Each answer should not exceed 50 words)

 

1.  Differentiate between lock out and lay off?
2.  Define the term “Factory” as per the Factories Act 1947?
3.  Define “wage” as per the Payment of Wages Act 1936?
4.  How the term “Contractor” is defined in the “Contract Labour (Regulation and                                            Abolition) Act 1970.

5    What is the meaning of the term “Gratuity’” as per the Gratuity Act 1961?

6. State the meaning of the term” Employment Injury” in the context of

E.S.I. Act 1948?

1.  Define “Standing Order”in line with the “Industrial Employment (Standing                                                                                      Order) Act 1946?
2.  What is the stated object of the Maternity Benefit act1961?
3.  How is “Shop” defined in the T.N.Shops and Establishment Act 1947?
4.  Mention the circumstances in which a strike or lock out can be illegal?

 

 SECTION     B                               (4×10=40 Marks)

(Answer any FOUR  questions .Each answer should not exceed 300 words)

 

1.  Discuss the historical evolution of labour legislations in India highlighting thesocio-economic and    political factors having a bearing on the enactment of Various labour laws?
2. Substantiate with example your views on the roles and functions of Trade Unions                         vis- a- vis that of HR professionals for promoting industrial harmony ?
3.  Explain the progressive evolution of the concept of wages in India?
4.  Explain with an example on the procedure for the calculation of Bonus and the                           Obligations on the employer as per the payment of Bonus Act 1965?
5. Critically analyze the status and functions of Labour Welfare Officer .

 

                                                    SECTION    C                             (2×20=40 Marks)

(Answer any TWO questions. Each answer should not exceed 600 words)

 

• State the Safety and Welfare provisions of Factories Act   1948?

1.   Discuss the various dispute settlement machineries provided in the Industrial

Dispute Act 1947 and categorize them on the basis of the modes of settlement?

1.   Give an account of the important  obligations  and benefits under Employees

State Insurance Act 1948?

 

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