Call for Papers | NLIU Journal on Labour and Employment Laws (JLEL)

ABOUT JLEL

The NLIU Journal on Labour and Employment Laws (JLEL) is a blind peer-reviewed annual journal dedicated to advancing understanding and dialogue in the field of labour and employment laws. It seeks to contribute to the development of fair and equitable labour frameworks by examining the intersection of academic scholarship with the practical realities of labour legislation.

JLEL serves as a platform for contemporary discourse on issues relevant to labour and employment law by publishing high-quality contributions from students, academicians, and practitioners. The journal focuses on recent developments in labour law, ensuring its continued relevance to contemporary legal and social challenges, and aims to encourage critical analysis, reform proposals, and comparative studies that contribute to the evolution of labour law in India and beyond.

Distinguished Peer Review Board: JLEL maintains the highest standards of academic rigor through its peer review process. Previous volumes have been reviewed by leading partners and principal associates from Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan & Co, Trilegal, alongside renowned jurists and professors from premier law universities.

THEME AND SUB-THEMES

THEME: Future of Work: Reimagining Labour and Employment Law in the 21st Century

SUB-THEMES:

The Impact of New Labour Codes
Legal and Regulatory Dimensions of ESOPs in Employee Ownership
Legal Status of Platform Workers: Moving beyond the binary of ‘Employee’ vs. ‘Independent Contractor’
Impact of the Evolving Labour Codes on Employees and Employers
Green Jobs and Just Transition: Labour Laws in a Sustainable Economy
Algorithms and Data-Driven Work: Regulating AI in the Workplace
Evolving POSH & Workplace-Harassment Policies Dimensions: Ensuring Dignity and Compliance in Digital Arenas
Child Labour 2.0: Regulating Minors in India’s Creator Economy
Evolution of Alternate Engagement Models: Contract Workers, Fixed-Term Workers, Consultants

Note: Authors may choose any sub-theme listed above or propose another theme related to the central theme of the Journal.

CATEGORIES OF SUBMISSIONS

The submission can be made under any of the following categories:

Articles (4,000 to 10,000 words)
Essays and Short Articles (2,000 to 4,000 words)
Case Comment (2,500 to 5,000 words)
Book Review (1,500 to 3,000 words)
Legislative Comment (2,000 to 4,000 words)

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Submissions are expected to be original work of the author and meet high academic standards. The following guidelines must be followed:

Editorial Requirements

Abstract: All original submissions must be accompanied by an abstract of 250-300 words (exclusive of the word limit) included within the document of the manuscript.
Co-authorship: Permitted for up to 2 authors in Articles, Essays, and Short Articles. Not allowed for Case Comments, Book Reviews, and Legislative Comments.

Format: MS Word (.doc or .docx)
Font: Times New Roman
Body Text: Size 12, 1.5 line spacing, justified alignment
Footnotes: Size 10, single spacing (1.15 line spacing), justified alignment
Title and Subtitles: Size 12, centrally aligned
Automatic spacing between paragraphs
The Journal uses footnotes only (not endnotes) as the method of citation.
Citations must conform to the Oxford Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA, 4th Edition)
Non-compliance may lead to disqualification

Mode of Submission:

Authors must submit their papers only through the Google Form provided. Submissions made through any other means will not be considered for publication.

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Link for Submission: https://forms.gle/F2s6qQMG7FkoMtK56

DATES & DEADLINES

Last date for submission of manuscript: 15th February, 2026

No late entries will be entertained.

General Queries:

Any queries relating to the submission for NLIU Journal for Labour & Employment Laws must be addressed to:

Email: jlel@nliu.ac.in

Subject Line: “Query: Journal for Labour & Employment Laws – Volume V Issue I”

Ms. Sakshi Sharma

Convenor, Centre for Labour Laws

+91 84619 26245