National Conference on The New Labour Codes: Prospective Concerns for Human Rights

The National Conference on "The New Labour Codes: Prospective Concerns for Human Rights" is a one-day event organized by the Centre for Advanced Studies in Labour Welfare (CASLW) and the Centre for Advanced Studies in Human Rights (CASIHR) at the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab. Scheduled for March 20, 2026, the conference will be conducted in a hybrid format, accommodating both in-person and virtual participants.

The conference aims to critically analyze India's recent labour law reforms and their implications for labour welfare, the dignity of labour, and human rights. Key topics include the consolidation of labour laws into four new codes—Industrial Relations, Wages, Social Security, and Occupational Safety—and their impact on workers' rights, social security benefits, and industrial relations. Discussions will also cover challenges in implementing these laws effectively and explore international perspectives and best practices.

The event will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, and technical sessions with distinguished scholars and practitioners from leading national and international institutions. Participants will have opportunities for networking and engaging in meaningful dialogues on contemporary labour law and human rights issues.

Academicians, researchers, legal practitioners, policy professionals, Ph.D. scholars, and postgraduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to attend. The conference provides a platform to contribute to the discourse on labour law reforms and their human rights implications, making it particularly beneficial for those involved in legal education, research, and policy-making.