#HRhelpdesk #IndiaHRGuide #MandeepSingh, with 25 years of HR expertise, Mandeep Singh explains the Industrial Relations Code, a critical labour law reform focused on worker protection. The video clarifies who qualifies as a worker, introduces the concept of fixed-term workers and their entitlement to gratuity, and outlines key provisions on layoffs and retrenchments. Mandeep details compensation norms, notice periods, and additional payments, especially for organisations with more than 50 or 300 workers, where government permission becomes mandatory. He highlights compliance requirements such as forming works committees, grievance redressal committees, and drafting standing orders in English and the state’s official language. The discussion also covers trade unions, their registration criteria, negotiating rights, and the role of arbitration in resolving industrial disputes. Finally, Mandeep explains timelines for strikes and lockouts, emphasising adherence to central and state rules. A must-watch for HR leaders navigating India’s evolving labour landscape.