The Industrial Employmnet (Standing Orders) Act, 1946

Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946

This Act aims to require employers in industrial establishments to define conditions of employment under them formally and make these conditions known to workmen employed by them.

Key Provisions:

1. Short title, extent, and application


2. Interpretation


3. Submission of draft standing orders


4. Conditions for certification of standing orders


5. Certification of standing orders


6. Appeals


7. Date of operation of standing orders


8. Register of standing orders


9. Posting of standing orders


10. Duration and modification of standing orders

Amendments:

The Act has been amended in its application to various states, including Maharashtra, Karnataka, and others.

Applicability:

This Act extends to the whole of India, except for certain industrial establishments and industries.