Are Certified Standing Orders Needed for Factories with Under 50 Workers? Seeking Clarity

Standing Orders for Factories with Fewer than 50 Workers

If any factory employs fewer than 50 workers, is it mandatory to have certified standing orders for these workers, as per the Standing Orders Act which is applicable to establishments with more than 100 workers?

Procedure for Employing Fewer than 50 Workers

What is the procedure for employing fewer than 50 workers in any manufacturing industry? Please advise on the above.

Model Standing Orders

Also, please advise on model standing orders and how to obtain them.

If you have a workforce of 50 or below, you do not need to implement Certified Standing Orders. However, if you wish to establish Standing Orders for your factory, you can opt for model standing orders. These can be obtained from the State Government's website (Labour Department website).

Now, under the new Code of Labour, if your workforce exceeds 300 employees, then you are required to have a copy of Certified Standing Orders.