Labour Laws, Industrial Relations & Social Security in India (UPSC EPFO APFC Revision)
Preparing for the UPSC EPFO Exam demands a clear understanding of Labour Laws , one of the most scoring yet conceptually dense sections of the syllabus. With numerous Acts, provisions, and applicability criteria to remember, aspirants often struggle to retain key details during revision. This article provides a comprehensive and easy-to-revise summary of major Labour Laws in India —covering objectives, years of enactment, and applicability in a concise table format—helping you strengthen your conceptual clarity and boost your final-stage preparation. I. Constitutional Provisions & Guiding Principles · Preamble: Justice (Social, Economic, Political), Equality (Status, Opportunity), Fraternity (Dignity of individual). · Fundamental Rights (Part III): o Article 14: Equality before law. o Article 16: Equality of opportunity in public employm...