The Dock Workers (Regulation of Employment) Act, 1948

The Dock Workers (Regulation of Employment) Act, 1948 was enacted to regulate the employment of dock workers and the use of port facilities in India. The Act seeks to ensure the welfare and safety of dock workers, and provides for the registration of dock workers, the issuance of licenses to employers, and the establishment of a welfare fund for the benefit of workers. The Act also lays down provisions for the safety and health of workers, and provides for the settlement of disputes between workers and employers.