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S.O. 2312(E) · 8 May 2026

Work from home / remote / virtual workplace

One canonical topic page compares all three sector schedules to prevent duplicated analysis.

Sector concordance

MiningParagraph Not separately stated
ManufacturingParagraph Not separately stated
ServiceParagraph 9
Code linkSections 29–38 and First Schedule

Legal and implementation control

Service-sector employers may permit WFH/remote/virtual work subject to appointment terms and policy; align monitoring, confidentiality and hours.

Applicability

First confirm the industrial establishment meets Chapter IV coverage and identify the correct sector schedule.

Adoption or certification

Record whether the establishment adopted the model text or has certified variations; the certified text controls.

Policy integration

Appointment letters, employee handbook, disciplinary policy and HR systems must not conflict with the operative standing orders.

Evidence

Keep adoption notice, certifying-officer acknowledgment, display proof, worker communication and version-controlled text.

State overlay

Check State model/certification rules and authorities where State Government is appropriate.

Dispute risk

Contradictory action can create standing-order interpretation, dismissal, unfair-practice and Tribunal exposure.

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