Prepare a Model Certified Standing Order of ‘ABC Ltd’.

Model Certified Standing Order of ABC Ltd.

Certified under the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946

1. Short Title and Application:
   These Standing Orders shall be called the Standing Orders of ABC Ltd. and shall apply to all workmen employed in the establishment of ABC Ltd. situated at [address].

2. Definitions:
   (a) "Workman" means any person (including an apprentice) employed in the establishment to do any skilled, unskilled, manual, supervisory, technical, or clerical work for hire or reward.
   (b) "Management" means the Board of Directors or any other body to which the powers of the Board have been delegated.
   (c) "Employee" means any person (including an apprentice) employed in the establishment but does not include a workman.
   (d) "Day" means a period of twenty-four hours beginning at midnight.
   (e) "Week" means a period of seven days beginning at midnight on Saturday night.

3. Classification of Workmen:
   Workmen shall be classified into the following categories:
   (a) Permanent Workmen
   (b) Probationary Workmen
   (c) Temporary Workmen
   (d) Casual Workmen

4. Working Hours:
   (a) The normal working hours for all categories of workmen shall be [specify hours], inclusive of rest intervals.
   (b) Workmen shall be required to work on all days except [specify weekly off day(s)].

5. Leave:
   (a) All workmen shall be entitled to earned leave, sick leave, and casual leave as per the Company's policies.
   (b) The procedure for availing leave and the conditions for granting leave shall be in accordance with the Company's leave rules.

6. Discipline and Conduct:
   (a) Workmen shall maintain discipline and decorum in the establishment and shall comply with all lawful orders issued by the management.
   (b) Any act of misconduct, indiscipline, or disobedience shall be liable to disciplinary action, including suspension, termination, or any other penalty as deemed fit by the management.

7. Termination of Employment:
   (a) The services of permanent workmen shall be terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
   (b) The services of probationary, temporary, or casual workmen may be terminated by giving [specify notice period] notice or payment in lieu thereof.

8. Grievance Redressal:
   Workmen may raise grievances related to their employment through the prescribed grievance redressal mechanism. The management shall endeavor to resolve grievances in a timely and fair manner.

9. Amendments:
   These Standing Orders may be amended or modified by the management with the approval of the appropriate authority under the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946.

10. Interpretation:
    Any question or dispute arising in the interpretation or application of these Standing Orders shall be referred to the appropriate authority for resolution.

Certified by:

[Name and Signature of Certifying Officer]

Date:

These Certified Standing Orders shall come into force on the date of certification.

Note: The above model standing orders are for illustrative purposes only and should be tailored to the specific requirements and policies of ABC Ltd. and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.