The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946

The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 lays down the rules for employers to define the terms and conditions of employment.

Industrial Employment Standing Orders Labour Law Certifying Officer Employer-employee Relationship Industrial Disputes

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The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 is a labour law in India that requires employers to define the terms and conditions of employment through standing orders. These standing orders must be in writing and must be certified by a certifying officer appointed by the government. The Act applies to all industrial establishments with 100 or more workmen. It aims to promote better employer-employee relationships, ensure uniformity in employment conditions and facilitate effective settlement of industrial disputes. Any violation of the provisions of the Act can result in imprisonment or a fine.

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1	Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Application	Open
2	Section 2: Interpretation	Open
3	Section 3: Submission Of Draft Standing Orders	Open
4	Section 4: Conditions For Certification Of Standing Orders	Open
5	Section 5: Certification Of Standing Orders	Open
6	Section 6: Appeals	Open
7	Section 7: Date Of Operation Of Standing Orders	Open
8	Section 8: Register Of Standing Orders	Open
9	Section 9: Posting Of Standing Orders	Open
10	Section 10: Duration And Modification Of Standing Orders	Open
11	Section 10A: Payment Of Subsistence Allowance	Open
12	Section 11: Certifying Officers And Appellate Authorities To Have Powers Of Civil Court	Open
13	Section 12: Oral Evidence In Contradiction Of Standing Orders Not Admissible	Open
14	Section 12A: Temporary Application Of Model Standing Orders	Open
15	Section 13: Penalties And Procedure	Open

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