Standing Orders The Standing Orders form one of the basic documents of any establishment which regulate the relationship between the employer and the employees. Though a certified standing orders is mandatory for establishments employing 100 or more employees under the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, it is always desirable to have separate Standing Orders for the smooth industrial relationship. The aforesaid Act contains a model standing orders which may be amended according to your requirements and with the cooperation of the employees. The draft so prepared has to be certified by an officer of the Labour Department (usually not below the rank of Asst. Labour Commissioner). Once the draft is certified, it will be in force at least for six months and thereafter any order in the Standing Orders shall be deleted or amended or new provision added to with mutual consent and certification by the competent authority.
The attached is a simple draft of standing orders which may be of used by those who need it.
Regards,
Madhu.T.K |