Basic Comparison of Labour Laws - INDIA vs. BRAZIL
It is a widespread misconception that an employee has no or very minimal rights as compared to that of the employer and that the employer may treat their employee as they wish [1] . To ensure such a thing doesn't happen, there are laws that have been put into place to ensure that employee’s are not treated as ' worker bees' [2] . Along with certain other welfare measures that are introduced which ensure employees can enjoy a reasonable standard of living both in employment and after retirement. These laws which are present there to protect the rights and dignity of the employees are know as Labour Laws. Labour law is also referred to as employment law; as such, it mediates many aspects of the relationship between trade unions their employers and employees. In simpler words, Labour law '' defines the rights and obligations of workers, union members and employers in the workplace'' . The elements and characteristics of Labour Law are somewhat less homogene...