Migrant Workers’ Rights and Labour Law Enforcement in India R. Abinaya

Migrant Workers’ Rights and Labour Law Enforcement in India

G. Ramajeyam¹

R. Abinaya ²

Abstract:

Migrant workers play an important role in the Indian economy. They contribute significantly to the Indian economy in the construction sector, manufacturing sector, agricultural sector, and the service sector. Despite their significant contribution to the Indian economy, migrant workers face problems in their workplaces. The problems faced by migrant workers include low wages, lack of job security, lack of housing facilities, lack of healthcare facilities, discrimination at the workplace, lack of written contracts, and lack of awareness about their rights. The problems faced by migrant workers have become more serious in recent times.

India has introduced various labour laws and welfare policies with the objective of protecting the rights of migrant workers. The Indian government introduced the Labour Act in the year 1923 with the objective of protecting the rights of migrant workers. The Indian government introduced the Trade Union Act in the year 1926 with the objective of protecting the rights of migrant workers. The Indian government introduced the Trade Dispute Act in the year 1929 with the objective of protecting the rights of migrant workers. The Indian government introduced the Trade Dispute Act in 1938 with the objective of protecting the rights of migrant workers.

This paper examines the existing labour law in the case of migrant workers in India. It analyzes the problems faced in the enforcement of labour law in the case of migrant workers in India. It examines the initiatives taken by the Indian government in the case of migrant workers. It highlights the importance of labour law enforcement in the case of migrant workers in India.

Key words: Migrant Workers, Labour Law Enforcement, Social Security, Informal Sector, Workers’ Rights