- The Central Government's model standing orders cover:
- classification of workers;
- shift working and attendance;
- leave and holidays;
- termination;
- misconduct and suspension;
- grievance redressal.
- An establishment with 300 or more workers prepares draft standing orders, or adopts the model, and has them certified.
- Subsistence allowance: during suspension pending an enquiry, 50% of wages for the first 90 days and 75% after that, if the delay is not due to the worker (s. 31).
- Enquiry: issue a show-cause notice or charge-sheet, hold the enquiry, record findings, and pass an order proportionate to the misconduct.
The HR desk includes warning, show-cause and termination letters with notes on these steps.
Last reviewed 17-10-2026. General information, not legal advice for a specific case. Check the latest Act, Rules and notifications of the appropriate government before acting.