Taxmann’s Industrial Relations Code Law Manual – Edition 2026 is a detailed and authoritative publication designed to provide complete understanding of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 and its practical implementation within India’s modern labour law framework.

This updated edition comprehensively covers statutory provisions relating to trade unions, industrial disputes, standing orders, lay-offs, retrenchment, closures, strikes, lock-outs, grievance redressal mechanisms, dispute resolution procedures, and employer-employee relations under the Industrial Relations Code. The publication also incorporates relevant rules, notifications, procedural guidelines, and recent legal developments applicable for labour law compliance and industrial relations management.

The manual explains important compliance requirements relating to registration of trade unions, recognition procedures, industrial establishments, disciplinary procedures, settlements, adjudication mechanisms, and industrial tribunal processes. It also discusses the transition from earlier labour legislations such as the Industrial Disputes Act, Trade Unions Act, and Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act into the consolidated Industrial Relations Code framework.

Structured in a clear and reader-friendly format, the publication serves as a practical reference for labour law administration, workforce management, industrial dispute handling, and compliance advisory. The book is highly useful for HR professionals, labour law consultants, advocates, company secretaries, compliance officers, employers, academicians, and students specializing in labour and employment laws.

Its practical orientation and authoritative presentation make it an essential reference for understanding industrial relations law and labour compliance obligations effectively.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive coverage of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020
• Includes rules, notifications, and procedural provisions
• Covers trade unions, industrial disputes, strikes, and retrenchment
• Explains standing orders and dispute resolution mechanisms
• Updated with latest labour law developments and compliance requirements
• Practical and compliance-oriented presentation
• Useful for HR professionals, employers, and legal practitioners

This manual serves as an essential guide for understanding and implementing industrial relations and labour law compliances in India.