Dear colleague,
The views expressed by the learned colleague, though, largely are correct, I beg to differ with second para therein.
The IESAct, when is applicable, provides for the procedure of certification of the Standing Orders. It also provides for the Model Standing Orders. An establishment can follow the MSO in the absence of certified standing orders. I do not find any provision in the Act stating that the certified standing orders apply only up to certain number of employees, ( the workmen ) and if it is less than that, Model Standing Orders apply. I would appreciate if specific clause relating to such a provision is cited for the education of members on this forum.
Regards,
Vinayak Nagarkar
HR and Employee Relations Consultant