NLUD Journal on Labour, Third Issue (2026-27)
National Law University, Delhi.About the Journal
The NLUD Journal on Labour is an annual, double-blind peer-reviewed journal published by the Centre for Labour Law Research and Advocacy (CLLRA), National Law University, Delhi. It aims to promote interdisciplinary scholarship on labour and related issues by fostering diverse academic perspectives.
Theme of the Third Issue (2026-27)
The Third Issue of the Journal focuses on the theme Technology, Labour and Governance, providing a platform for interdisciplinary writings that examine how technological change is reshaping labour, work and its governance.
Indicative Sub-themes
A few subtopics identified for this issue, though not limited to these, are as follows:
- MNREGA / VB-G RAM G and Digital Information System
- Manual Scavenging, Technology and Dignified Labour
- Reg-Techs and Labour
- Unorganised workers, digital access and welfare schemes
- Digital Identity, Informal Workers and Access to Social Protection
- Technology and Labour Inspection: Towards Smart Compliance?
- Data Governance, Worker Privacy and Workplace Surveillance
- Artificial Intelligence, Automation and the Future of Work
- Algorithmic Management and Labour Rights in the Gig Economy
- Gender, Technology and the Changing Nature of Work
- Technology, Labour Justice and Access to Grievance Redressal
- Digital Public Infrastructure and Labour Welfare
- Migrant Workers, Technology and Welfare Portability
- Digital divide, Social Inequalities and Labour Governance
Types of Submissions and Word Limits
- Special Articles: 8,000 - 10,000 words
- Short Articles: 5,000 - 8,000 words
- Insights / Perspectives: 3,500 - 4,500 words
- Book Reviews / Case Notes: 2,500 - 3,000 words
- Field Notes / Pictorial Commentaries: 1 - 2 pages
All word limits are inclusive of footnotes.
Submission Guidelines
- All submissions (except Book Reviews) should be accompanied by an abstract of not more than 300 words and 5 important keywords.
- Referencing and citations must conform to the APA citation style.
- Student submissions (UG/PG) will not be considered for the Journal.
Conditions of Publication
Exclusive Submission Policy: All submissions must be original and not under simultaneous consideration by any other publication.
Indemnity for Liability: The journal assumes no liability for any infringement; the author bears full responsibility and any associated consequences.
Copyright Policy: As a condition of publication, authors grant the NLUD Journal on Labour an irrevocable, transferable, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce, publish and distribute their work in any form.
How to Submit
All submissions must be made online through the submission portal (cllra.com) or by email to jol@nludelhi.ac.in. There is no submission or publication fee stated in the call.