3. Key Labour and Construction-Related Laws

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the importance of labor in civil engineering?

   Hint

   Think about what roles labor plays in a project.

2. 2.

   List the three methods of engaging labor.

   Hint

   Consider how companies hire workers.

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947?

   • To define employment conditions
   • To govern industrial disputes
   • To regulate wages

   Hint

   Consider the keywords in the title.

4. 4.

   True or False: Collective bargaining is only used in unionized workplaces.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think of collective efforts outside of formal unions.

5. 5.

   Debate the advantages and disadvantages of direct employment compared to subcontracting in terms of cost, control, and labor quality.

   Hint

   Consider what impacts project outcomes.

6. 6.

   Evaluate how the Workmen’s Compensation Act impacts both workers and employers during an industrial accident.

   Hint

   Think about the immediate consequences for both parties.