GC UNIVERSITY, FAISALABAD

FACULTY OF ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

LYALLPUR BUSINESS SCHOOL

Course Specifications

Industrial Relations And Labor Law

BIM-510

Spring 2018
http://www.gcuf.edu.pk/
 COURSE SPECIFICATIONS
Basic Information
Course Title: Industrial Relations And Labor Laws
Course Code: BIM-510
Course credits/week: Theory: 03 Lab: Nil Total: 03
Pre-requisite(s):
Co-requisite(s):
Program(s) on which the course is given: BBA- IM (M & E) 6th Semester
Is the course major or minor element of the Major: Minor:
program:
Department offering the program: Industrial Management
Department offering the course: Industrial Management
Academic year/level: 3
Revision #:
Last revised on (date):

Overall Aims of the Course

Course Description:
This course will explore the institutional and regulatory framework that influences the
employer/employee relationship in Pakistan. We will examine the legal dimensions of
different modes of employment, remuneration, industrial action, health and safety
regulation, termination of employment, as well as equity and discrimination law. In
addition, we will review how the industrial relations system in the Pakistan works in
general, as well as specific areas such as the future of unions in the Pakistan,
comparisons with the industrial relation systems of other, relationships with human
resource management models, various models of dispute resolution, issues in labor
management cooperation, and differences and similarities between public and private
sector industrial relations

Course Objectives are:

In this course, the students are to be acquainted with the Industrial relations framework
in our country. Further, the importance of the maintenance of Industrial peace and
efforts to reduce the incidence of Strikes and Lockout and Industrial Strike are to be
emphasized. The main theme underlying this course is to critically examine the
provisions in the labor laws in Pakistan.
Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this course, the student should be able to:

• To recognize the different industrial relations systems  

• To distinguish the procedure concerning worker participation and participatory

institutions and instruments of trade union representation

• To classify the authorized services and agencies for employment

• To distinguish employee rights and obligations according to the scope of employment

• To defend employ rights before supervisory and control institutions.

• To analyze the field of labor relations in an interdisciplinary manner. 

  • To synthesize proposals for legislative initiatives  

Class Format:

Industrial Relation And Labor Laws is a concept based and discussion-driven

course, thus the vast majority of our classes will be focused on concept discussion .

Our weekly class Instructions and discussions will follow this format:

Weekly Course Objectives

Week Module In This Chapter, We Will Address the Following
Questions.

1  Introduction to the concept of Industrial Relation

And Labor Laws

2-3 Chapter – 1:  Introduction, concept, definition, Characteristics of

Industrial industrial relation, objectives of industrial relation,
Relation A Principles of promoting healthy industrial relation,
Conceptual and Scope and function of industrial relation, General
 attitude of workers and management towards each
Historical others , Linkage Between HRM and industrial
overview relation, Industrial relation strategy, Technology
Page # 3- 51 and industrial relation, Production and industrial
relation
 Introduction
 Meaning
Chapter – 2:  Classifications of disputes
Industrial  Causes of Industrial disputes
4-5
Disputes  Adverse effect of Industrial disputes
Page # 52- 101  Industrial disputes in Pakistan
 loss of wages and production due to work
stoppages and causes by industrial disputes
 Introduction
6 –7  Concept ,definition
 Necessity and significance
Chapter – 3  Legal framework
Collective  Bargaining form and tactics
Bargaining
Page # 102- 149
 Bargaining agent
 Process of Collective Bargaining
 condition for successful Collective Bargaining

 Introduction ,Definition
 Main feature of trade Union
Chapter – 4:
 Objectives of trade Union
Trade union
 Characteristics of effective trade Union
8 Page # 150- 217
 function of trade union
 trade Union and industrial relation
 Introduction, Concept and meaning
Chapter – 5:  Decision making versus decision taking
Workers  Difference between direct participation and indirect
Participation in participation
10 - 11
Management  Advantage of worker participation in management
Page # 218- 256  constitutional and legal framework
 Participation versus Collective bargaining
 Trade union and worker participation in managment
12-13 Chapter – 8:  Definition
Employee  Objective
Compensation-  Factor Affecting employee compensation
Wages,  economics aspects of employees compensation
Incentives and  Behavioral aspects of employees compensation
supplementary  Wages
Compensation  Type of wages
  theory of wages
Page # 307- 367  component of pay structure
 legal framework
 wage system and laws in Pakistan
 Introduction
 Payment include under fringe benefits
Chapter – 10:  advantage of fringe benefits
 Labor Welfare
Fringe Benefit  Classification and objectives of labor welfare work
14- 15 and Industrial  Social security
Relations  objectives and form of social security
Page # 404- 446
 need and significance of social security for
Pakistani industrial workers
 social security legislation in our country
 labor law in Pakistan
 labor in factories
 payment of wages
16- 17
 women and compensation
 social security

Required Learning Resources

Text Book(s): Title INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND LABOUR
(Title, Author, Edition, LEGISLATION
Publisher)
Author Sharma , R.C.

Publisher PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., 2016

Reference Book(s): Business Law by Khalid Mahmood Cheema

(Title, Author )
Facilities Required for Teaching and Learning
-White Board
-Multimedia

Assignments Schedule & Quiz

No. Week Assigned Week Due QUIZ TESTS
Three surprise quiz tests will be conducted
1 3 4
during the semester, best of two will be
2 6 7 counted for final grade. There will be no
3 11 12 makeup of these tests.
4 14 15
Examination / Weighting of Assessments & Quizzes
Quizzes + Assignments + Class Participation + Projects 20 %
Mid-semester examination 30 %
End-semester examination 50 %
Grading Criteria
Letter Grade Percentage Marks
A 80 -100 EXCELLENT
B 65-79.99 GOOD
C 50-64.99 SATISFACTORY
D 40-49.99 PASS

Dress Code:
Formal business attire only (Dress Trouser, Shirt, Tie, Dress Shoes) Jeans and
Joggers NOT ALLOWED.
Not sure what this dress code means? Read When Job-Hunting: Dress for
Success.

Instructor Responsibilities:
In keeping with the format of this class, I see myself as your immediate
supervisor. In that sense, I plan to mentor each of you so that you learn how to
make the best decisions possible, to understand and apply key management
concepts, and to prepare you to become productive employees upon graduation.
I will do my best to help each of you grow into the best manager you choose to
become. Thus, besides class time -- where I will often put you on the spot -- I
expect there will be many times we will communicate outside of class, and I will
do my best to help you in a timely fashion.

Student Responsibilities:
You are expected to arrive to class on time, professionally dressed, and
prepared for the day. You should be fully prepared to discuss and debate the
course material assigned for that date. You are expected to participate at all
levels and offer objective praise and criticism of your classmates’ analyses and
conclusions. This course is not for the meek or timid. You must contribute to the
greater understanding of management. This course is a combination of doing
(homework), thinking, and discussing.

Class Participation and Individual Conduct:

You should make every effort to attend each class meeting. In addition, it is
important that you prepare for each class by reading the relevant book chapters
before the class session in which it will be discussed. You will also be expected to
participate in class discussion and complete in‐class exercises that will be based
on these reading assignments. Your participation grade will be based on
contribution and attendances (be punctual, attend classes, come prepared by
doing the readings, show initiative in the discussion). Note that students who
only “show up” should not expect even an average score. You must be present in
class in order to receive credit for in‐class exercises, quizzes, participation, etc.
Eating, sleeping, reading, texting, listening to or working on unrelated materials,
sidebar conversations, or “multi‐tasking” using a computer or other electronic
device is not permitted. Laptops (and similar devices) may be used in class for
course related activities such as taking notes. Students may bring drinks such as
water.

General Expectations & Classroom Etiquettes:

In terms of performance in this class, I have very high expectations and

anticipate outstanding work from each of you. I hope for a very positive
experience for us all. Keep in mind that if you do not deliver outstanding work
then you will be graded to reflect this. I ask that you contact me directly and
immediately if you ever have any questions or concerns regarding the class, any
particular assignments, or your grade(s). I am always willing to help.
I do ask that all students be respectful and courteous to other class members as
well as the professor. This includes turning off cell phones and other electronic
devices before class begins and arriving to class on time, as walking in late is
disruptive to other classmates and the professor. Those who walk in late will
likely not receive attendance credit for that day.

Useful Tools / Advice:

This course is time and labor intensive. Be certain to schedule enough time in
your weekly planning to accommodate.
You need to have good access to the Web and an e-mail account.

Please always do your best work.

Contact Details:
Ms. Ayesha Sohail Lecturer
Lyallpur Business School,
Faculty of Economics & Management Sciences,
GC University, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Office Hours 8:30 a.m-4:00 p.m
Phone(office): 041-9203020 E-Mail: Saddiqua@gmail.com
Course Specifications Developed By: Reviewed By (Director):
Ms. Ayesha Sohail Prof.Dr.Shahid Tufail
Date: 25-01-2018 Date:
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