14/08/2020
As per the latest Notification dated 06/08/2020 from Department of Labour (Labour Branch), Government of Punjab and in exercise of the powers conferred by the Hon’ble Governor of Punjab is pleased to make the rules to amend the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Punjab Rules 1978. The Following rules may be called The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Punjab (Amendment) Rules, 2020
Amendment under Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946
The rules regarding Model Standing Orders have been passed for establishing the cordial relationship between workers and employers as well as for the smooth functioning of industries and for liaising of Industrial Disputes.
As per the latest amendment, the industrial establishments in the state of Punjab have been granted exemption from certification of standing orders but they have to comply with the provision of Model Standing Orders given in Schedule-II of the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Punjab Rules 1978. Earlier every industrial establishment employing more than 20 employees was to get these standing orders certified from the Certifying Officer, Punjab but now after amendment by the State Govt., there would be no need of getting the standing orders certified from the certifying Officer. However, in case the industrialists and workers both desire to make certain amendments in the rules of standing orders, then they will have to get their standing orders certified from the Certifying Officer.
Rules Regarding Fixed Term Employment
The Industrialists can employ the employees on fixed term employment for one year or more for any period on the basis of written contract of employment/appointment letter. Moreover, at time of completion of fixed term employment period, the services of workmen would stand terminated automatically and there would be no need to give one month notice or notice pay to the workmen.
ď‚· The hours of work, wages, allowances and other benefits shall not be less than the permanent employees.
ď‚· The fixed term employees shall be eligible for all statutory benefits such as ESI and EPF and all other labour laws available to permanent employees.
Rules Regarding Temporary Workmen
The workmen who has been engaged in a work which is purely temporary in nature and which is likely to be finished within limited period is a Temporary Workmen
ď‚· No need to give notice of termination of employment in case of temporary workmen.
 The requirement of notice arise if the temporary workmen has completed three months continuous services or more, in that case two weeks’ notice shall be given to the workmen.
