Amendment to the Industrial Disputes Act
15. Oct, 2010 
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Industrial Disputes (Amendment) Act 2010 has come into force with effect from 15.9.2010. Following are the changes
- Amendment of the term “appropriate Government” defined under section 2(a) of the Act
- Enhancement of wage ceiling for coverage of a person of Supervisory category from Rs.1600 per month to Rs.10,000 under section 2(s) of the Act;
- Providing access for the workman to directly approach Labour Court or Tribunal in case of disputes arising out of section 2A of the Act;
- Expanding the scope of qualifications of Presiding Officers of Labour Courts or Tribunals under sections 7 and 7A of the Act;
- Grievance Redressal Machinery in every Industrial establishment employing 20 or more workmen for resolution individual grievances, Minimum number of committee members and redressal within 45 days;
- empowering the Labour Court or Tribunal to execute the awards, orders or settlements arrived at by Labour Court or Tribunal.
All are welcome changes. As far as workmen surpassing the conciliatory machinery and even evading a reference of the Govt to the Tribunal could get far stretched in cases where direct employer- employee relationship is only alleged. Could be a great relief to Contract Labour if they wish to lift the veil of a sham contract.
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