Issues in Law and Public Policy on Contract Labour in India: Comparative Insights from China

by Pankaj Kumar and Jaivir Singh

Book Overview

This book discusses the increasing use of contract labour in India that has accompanied attempts to liberalise the economy. After briefly examining Indian labour laws and public policy, it juxtaposes the country's labour market practices with international labour standards. The questions that are raised are then explored through a series of empirical studies investigating the use of contract labour in a variety of industries and locations, manifesting...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9811084432
• ISBN13: 9789811084430
• Release Date: September 2018
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 199 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"