Online Training Programme on Emerging Perspectives on Gender, Labour Laws and International Labour Standards
Course Objective
To provide an overview of gender and the labour market. To analyze gender inequalities and discriminatory practices with regard to access to labour market, wages, working conditions, employment security, etc.. To understand the gendered vulnerabilities and intersection of paid work and unpaid/care work, challenges in reconciling paid work and family responsibilities that leads women to precarious forms of employment that remain outside the purview of available legal and policy responses. To sensitize the participants about the existing legal instruments and national polices on promotion of gender equality at the workplace. To understand the various international labour standards/international instruments and good practices on gender equality. To discuss about strategies of promotion of rights to fair/decent work and care within the framework of employment law and policies that would address the larger question of equality of opportunity and women’s employment and sustenance in the labour market.
Course Profile
Gender and labour laws, gender inequalities in the labour market, national legislations and policies on promoting workplace equality, international instruments/international labour standards on gender equality.
Methodology
This training will be delivered in an online mode. The training will primarily make use of lectures, case studies and experience sharing. It will also include group discussions and thus be participative in nature.
Participation Level
Government Officials, Union Leaders from Central Trade Unions, Researchers and Civil Society representatives.
Faculty
Dr. Ellina Samantroy Email: ellinasroy[dot]vvgnli[at]gov[dot]in
Online Training Programme on Enhancing Capacity in Preventing Sexual Harassment at the Workplace
Course Aim
The programme aims at enhancing the understanding of the industrial relations managers and trade union leaders on the major opportunities and challenges relating to labour-management relations in a globalizing economy.
Course Objective
Discuss sexual harassment at the workplace and it’s Inter-linkages with productive employment/productive contribution to economy. Discuss the legal framework towards addressing sexual harassment at the workplace. Discuss the strategies needed to combat sexual harassment at workplace.
Course Profile
Concept of Preventing Sexual Harassment, Myths and facts related to Preventing Sexual Harassment, Consequences and impact of Preventing Sexual Harassment, Supreme Court Guidelines: Legislative Initiatives.
Methodology
This training will be delivered in an online mode. The training will primarily make use of lectures, case studies and experience sharing. It will also include group discussions and thus be participative in nature.
Participation Level
Officials Handling Sexual Harassment Internal Complain Committees (ICC), Officials from Administration/HR, Women Employees and Trade Union Leaders.
Faculty
Dr. Shashi Bala, balashashi[dot]vvgnli[at]gov[dot]in
Online Capacity Building Programme on Addressing Source State Vulnerability of Workers to Distress Migration, Trafficking, Child Labour and Bonded Labour
Course Aim
The programme aims to strengthen the understanding and knowledge of participants on factors of pushed and distress migration and human trafficking leading to bonded labour, child labour and other vulnerable forms of labour.
Course Objective
Develop better understanding of the Labour Codes,Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, IPC 370, and other relevant Policies and Laws. To deliberate on the causes of distress migration and to understand the linkages between distress migration, child labour, bonded labour and human trafficking. To discuss methods of identifying migrants vulnerable to bondage, trafficking and child labour in the backdrop of the role and responsibilities of key statutory bodies mandated to address these issues. To discuss methods of hot-spot mapping, and transit points identification and victim-friendly repatriation and rehabilitation methods looking at the Inter-State dimensions.
Course Profile
Labour Codes, Overview of Policies and Lawsrelating to Human Trafficking, Child Labour and Bonded Labour, Cases Studies to discuss the linkages,Role of key Government Departments and other stakeholders and Social Partners.
Methodology
Training will be imparted in on-line mode. Participants should have access to good internet connection and computer/laptops with audio-visual facilities. Interactive and participative in nature, the mode of training will primarily be Interactive lectures.
Participation Level
Officials of State Government Departments such as Labour, Revenue, WCD, Rural Development and Police (including AHTU). SRLM officials, DNOs, Members of DTF, Vigilance Committee, SLSA and DLSA,NGOs/Civil Society Organizations, Trade Unions and Workers’ organizations.
Faculty
Dr. Helen R. Sekar Senior Fellow, V. V. Giri National Labour Institute Email: helenrsekar[dot]vvgnli[at]gov[dot]in
Leadership Development Programme for Organizers of Domestic Workers
Course Aim
The programme aims at equipping the participants with growing urbanization, migration of poor families from rural to urban areas is resulting in increasing labour force participation of unskilled women workers.
Course Objective
To enhance leadership skills among the Domestic workers. To provide awareness on national policy on Domestic workers. To address issues pertaining to Domestic workers. To increase communication skills among Domestic workers.
Course Profile
Basic understanding of leadership skills, communication skills and awareness on national policies on Domestic Workers.
Methodology
Lectures, case studies and group discussion
Participation Level
Representatives from Central Trade Unions and Domestic Workers Unions. We will appreciate if participants from reserved categories (SC/ST) are also nominated.
Faculty
Dr. Shashi Bala, Email- Balashashi[dot]vvgnli[at]gov[dot]in
Date
From 13-09-2021 to 17-09-2021
Training Details
Domestic Training Programmes
Venue
V.V. Giri National Labour Institute Sector 24, NOIDA 201 301 (U.P.)
Online Leadership Development Programme for Women Officials
Course Aim
This training programme on ‘leadership development programme for women officials’ will train the participants to discover how to adjust your management style through leadership and how to manage people. Leadership skill practice uses role plays, exercise and practice sessions; using leadership models along with interactive activities results to achieve team success and a well-respected manager.
Course Objective
Examine managerial style and increase self-awareness through leadership style.
Develop skills for negotiation, communication, leadership, interpersonal skills and time management.
Learn how to set priorities, how to control chaos in the workplace and make decisions under pressure.
Learn practical technique to manage and understand how emotions affect your job performance.
Develop your analytical skill through research and information.
Learn assertiveness techniques for survival and advancement and develop the best strategic planning process.
Course Profile
Leadership skills, decision making, time management, management skills, assertiveness techniques, communication strategies, better work relationship, techniques to manage emotions and project management skills.
Methodology
This interactive workshop would be for Government Officials, Researchers and Representatives from Employers and Workers Organisations.
Participation Level
Women Management Personnel and Representatives of Trade Unions/Associations/Federations from Public Sector, Private Sector Undertakings and Government Organizations.
Faculty
Dr. Dhanya M.B., Associate Fellow, VVGNLI Email: dhanyamb[dot]vvgnli[at]gov[dot]in
Online Training Programme on Impact and Assessment of Labour Codes
Course Aim
The programme aims at equipping the participants with the broad scheme and key features of various labour codes.
Course Objective
To provide an understanding of the need and context of labour law codification;
To provide an understanding of the human rights and constitutional framework of various labour codes;
To discuss the broad scheme and key features of various labour codes.
Course Profile
Labour codes i.e. Labour Code on Wages, 2019; Labour Code on Industrial Relations; Labour Code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions; Labour Code on Social Security.
Methodology
This training will be delivered in an online mode. The training will primarily make use of lectures, case studies and experience sharing. It will also include group discussions and thus be participative in nature.
Participation Level
Officials of Government, Public Sector and Private Sector Undertakings and Representatives of Trade Unions/Associations/Federations.
Faculty
Dr. Sanjay Upadhyaya, Senior Fellow, VVGNLI Email: sanjay[dot]vvgnli[at]gov[dot]in
Online Training Programme on Quasi-Judicial Authorities: Role & Functions
Course Aim
The programme aims at strengthening competence for discharging quasi-judicial role.
Course Objective
At the end of the course, the participants would be able:
To develop Conceptual framework for discharging Quasi-Judicial Functions in the context of present socio-economic scenario.
To discuss problems of Quasi-Judicial Authorities.
To appreciate emerging trends in labour laws and judicial interpretations.
To have the understanding of relevant areas of Constitutional Law and Administrative Law.
Course Profile
Role and duties of quasi-judicial officers under various Labour enactments , problems in discharging quasi-judicial role and ways and means to solve them, principles of natural justice and recent labour jurisprudence.
Methodology
This training will be delivered in an online mode. The training will primarily make use of lectures, case studies and experience sharing. It will also include group discussions and thus be participative in nature.
Participation Level
Quasi- Judicial Officers from Central and State Governments and UTs.
Participants should have working knowledge of English.
Faculty
Dr. Sanjay Upadhyaya, Senior Fellow, VVGNLI Email: sanjay[dot]vvgnli[at]gov[dot]in