EBC’s Labour Manual – Edition 2026, published by Eastern Book Company (EBC), is a comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date reference work on Indian labour and employment laws. Designed to meet the practical needs of legal professionals and compliance-focused organizations, this manual brings together all major central labour legislations, allied rules, recent amendments, and essential judicial interpretations in one consolidated volume.

This latest 2026 edition reflects the evolving landscape of labour regulation in India, including statutory updates, notifications, and important case law developments impacting employer–employee relations, industrial disputes, social security, wages, and workplace welfare. Structured for ease of use, the manual enables quick access to statutory provisions while also supporting in-depth legal research and day-to-day compliance requirements.

Comprehensive Coverage of Labour & Employment Laws

The manual covers a wide spectrum of core labour laws, including but not limited to:

• Industrial Disputes law and mechanisms for dispute resolution

• Laws relating to wages, minimum wages, and payment of wages

• Social security legislations such as provident fund, gratuity, and employee welfare

• Laws governing working conditions, safety, health, and welfare of workers

• Employment-related compliance for factories, establishments, and industries

• Labour law procedures, penalties, and enforcement provisions

Each Act is presented along with relevant rules, schedules, and notifications, ensuring that users have a complete statutory framework at their fingertips.

Updated with Amendments & Judicial Developments

The Edition 2026 is meticulously updated to include:

• Recent legislative amendments

• Latest government notifications and rule changes

• Important judicial pronouncements that shape the interpretation and application of labour laws

These updates make the manual particularly valuable for labour litigation, advisory work, HR compliance audits, and policy formulation.

Practical Utility & User-Friendly Structure

EBC’s Labour Manual is known for its clear layout, logical arrangement, and easy navigation, allowing users to:

• Quickly locate specific provisions

• Cross-reference related sections across laws

• Use it as a ready reckoner for compliance and advisory matters

The manual is equally useful as a desk reference and a study companion, balancing statutory accuracy with practical usability.

Ideal for Multiple Stakeholders

This manual is an indispensable resource for:

• Advocates & labour law practitioners

• HR professionals & compliance officers

• Corporate legal teams & industrial establishments

• Government officials & labour inspectors

• Law students, academicians & researchers