The Government of Goa, on October 26, 2026, has notified the Industrial Relations (Goa) Rules, 2026, under Section 99 of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020.
The following has been stated:
The Rules prescribe the constitution and functioning of Works Committees and Grievance Redressal Committees. Works Committees may have a maximum of 20 members, with worker representatives not fewer than employer representatives. Establishments employing 20 or more workers are required to constitute a Grievance Redressal Committee with equal representation from employers and workers, subject to a maximum of 10 members. Workers may approach the Grievance Committee within one year of the cause of action and, if the grievance remains unresolved within 30 days, may approach the Conciliation Officer within the prescribed 60-day period.
The Rules also provide procedures for registration, audit, amendment, amalgamation and dissolution of Trade Unions, along with recognition of negotiating unions and negotiating councils. A registered Trade Union having membership of at least 30% of the total workers in an establishment, where it is the only registered Trade Union, is to be recognised as the sole negotiating union. Recognition is generally valid for three years, with provision for extension by mutual agreement, subject to an overall period of five years.
Further, the Rules lay down procedures relating to standing orders, voluntary arbitration, Industrial Tribunals and resolution of industrial disputes. They prescribe requirements for adoption and certification of standing orders, notice of changes in service conditions, and appeals against orders of certifying officers. The notification also provides for prescribed forms and procedures governing industrial relations matters, trade union administration and dispute resolution.
Please refer to the document attached below for more details.
[Notification No. 24/19/2021/LAB/VOL-I/489]
