The Department of Commerce and Management Studies of SPACES Degree College (Autonomous), Payakaraopeta, organized a guest lecture on Labour Legislation from Textbook to Workplace on 24 October 2026 for Department of Commerce and Management students. The session aimed to bridge the gap between the theoretical concepts of labour legislation taught in the classroom and their practical application in industrial and organizational settings.
Sri E. V. V. N. Siva Prasad, Senior Manager – HR & IR at Transasia, Visakhapatnam, served as the resource person. Drawing upon his professional experience in Human Resources and Industrial Relations, he shared valuable insights into the importance of labour laws in ensuring employee welfare, maintaining industrial harmony, and promoting fair and ethical workplace practices.
The session provided students with an opportunity to understand the practical relevance of labour legislation in areas such as employee rights, employer responsibilities, workplace safety, statutory compliance, industrial relations, and grievance redressal. The resource person also highlighted the role of HR professionals in implementing labour laws and maintaining a healthy relationship between employees and management.
The interactive session helped students connect academic knowledge with real-world workplace situations and gain a better understanding of the responsibilities associated with HR and Industrial Relations. It also encouraged them to develop a practical perspective on labour law compliance and the challenges faced by HR professionals in the corporate sector.
The programme was beneficial to BBA & B.Com students, particularly those aspiring to pursue careers in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations. The session concluded with a formal vote of thanks to the resource person for sharing his professional knowledge and practical insights.
The guest lecture enhanced students’ awareness of the practical application of labour legislation and emphasized the importance of legal compliance, employee welfare, and effective industrial relations in organizational success.