About the Opportunity

The Centre for Labour Law and Research (CLLR) at the National University of Study and Research in Law invites original and unpublished blog submissions on contemporary issues in labour and employment law.

The Centre is dedicated to promoting academic research, policy engagement, and informed discussion on labour regulation, industrial relations, workers’ rights, social security, and evolving challenges in the world of work.

Through its blog platform, CLLR aims to encourage critical, research-oriented, and accessible writing on legal, social, and economic dimensions of labour governance, while bridging the gap between academic scholarship and real-world labour issues.

Themes for Submission

Submissions are welcome on (but not limited to):

Contemporary Labour Law Themes

  • Implementation of labour codes and reforms
  • Gig and platform worker rights
  • AI, automation, and algorithmic management
  • POSH compliance and workplace safety
  • Collective bargaining and trade union evolution
  • Remote and hybrid work regulation
  • ESG compliance and business & human rights

Socio-Legal and Regional Themes

  • Distress migration and worker welfare
  • Occupational health and safety in mining sectors
  • Tribal labour rights and forest-based livelihoods
  • Minimum wage enforcement
  • Human trafficking and domestic worker rights
  • Labour law challenges in resource-rich regions

Eligibility

Submissions are invited from:

  • Students
  • Researchers
  • Academicians
  • Legal practitioners
  • Policymakers
  • Industry professionals
  • Trade union representatives
  • Anyone interested in labour law and allied fields

Submission Guidelines

  • Submissions must be original and unpublished
  • No simultaneous submissions to other journals/blogs are allowed
  • Proper citations and source acknowledgment required
  • Plagiarism or unethical content will lead to rejection
  • Manuscripts should be submitted in .doc/.docx format
  • Formatting: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 spacing, justified alignment

Citation Style

  • Prefer hyperlinks for sources
  • Where necessary, use OSCOLA citation style (latest edition)
  • Avoid excessive footnoting

Submission Procedure

  • Submit manuscripts via email: cllr@nusrlranchi.ac.in
  • Subject line: “Submission for CLLR Blog – [Title of Manuscript]”
  • Include: short author bio, affiliation, and contact details in the email

What This Opportunity Offers