Working Journalists & Other Newspaper Employees (Conditions of Service) & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1955 & Working Journalists (Fixation of Rates of Wages) Act, 1958 alongwith allied Rules

This comprehensive edition brings together the Working Journalists & Other Newspaper Employees (Conditions of Service) & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1955, the Working Journalists (Fixation of Rates of Wages) Act, 1958, and all allied Rules to provide a consolidated legal resource for the media industry. The book explains statutory provisions governing service conditions, wages, hours of work, leave, termination, and the rights of journalists and newspaper employees. Detailed annotations clarify wage fixation through Wage Boards, obligations of newspaper establishments, criteria for classification, and the manner in which disputes are resolved under the Acts. The commentary also highlights key judicial decisions interpreting the Acts and provides practical insights for compliance, including model templates, procedural notes, and cross-referenced rules for quick navigation. Designed for both practitioners and industry professionals, this volume serves as a crucial guide for understanding labour entitlements, employer duties, and regulatory frameworks that shape the working environment of journalists in India. It is particularly valuable in contexts of employment restructuring, wage disputes, and media organisation compliance.