Standing orders:

Definition of standing

Section 2(G) of the Industrial Employment( Standing Orders) Act, 1946 states that "standing orders are the rules relating to matters set out in the schedule, I. e with reference to :

1. The classification of workmen

2. Manner of intimation to workers about work and wage related details

3. Attendance and conditions of granting leaves etc.

4. Rights and liabilities of the employer / workmen in certain circumstances

5. Conditions of termination of / suspension from employment

6. Means of redressal for workmen, or any other matter

Information generally provided in the standing orders include:

1. Workmen classification into categories such as temporary, permanent, on probation etc.

2. Method of informing the workmen about working hours, holidays etc.

3. Shift working

4. Temporary stoppages of work

5. Provisions concerning the termination of employment and notice period.

6. Actions/inactions Which are treated as misconduct and the consequences for the fault

7. Grievance redressal mechanism in case of unfair or unjust treatment by the employer.

8. Attendance marking system for Workers

9. Employment termination and the notice thereof to be provided by both employer and the workers.

10. Procedure for availing leave and encashment accumulation of leaves.

11. Workmen information and records etc.