Notification of the Bihar Factories Amendment Rules 2025 in Hindi
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Circular regarding amendment of esic reference policy 2023 for super speciality and speciality services
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Exemption notification under Shops and Commercial Establishment Act 1958 – Rajasthan
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Haryana Government Labour Department notification
It Dated July 4, 2025, lays down specific conditions for employing women during night shifts (08:00 PM to 06:00 AM) in certain establishments in Haryana.
Key Points of the Notification:
- Applicability: It applies to IT, ITeS, Banking, three-star and above hotels, 100% Export Oriented Units, and Logistics and Warehousing establishments registered under the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1958, in Haryana. These sectors were already permitted to employ women in night shifts, and this notification supersedes previous ones to outline detailed safeguards.
- Exemption Process: Employers must apply for exemption online within two weeks prior to the commencement of the night shift period. The exemption will be granted in auto mode based on self-certification and is valid for one year. Any changes in security, transportation, or details of occupier/director/manager must be intimated online.
- Mandatory Safeguards for Women Employees:
- Sexual Harassment (POSH Act) Compliance: Employers must ensure full compliance with the POSH Act, 2013, including prevention of sexual harassment, providing resolution procedures, and submitting the annual return to the District Authority and Labour Commissioner, Haryana.
- Consent: Obtain written consent from each woman employee willing to work during night shifts.
- Lighting: Provide proper lighting inside the establishment and in surrounding areas where female employees may move.
- Security Guards: Ensure sufficient security guards are present during night shifts.
- Transportation: Mandatory transportation facility from residence and back, equipped with security guards (including female guards), well-trained drivers, proper communication channels, CCTV, and GPS. (Women can opt-out with written consent; employers can pool transport with external providers).
- Batch Employment: Workers must be employed in batches of not less than four. However, in IT/ITeS, this can be relaxed for senior women (earning over Rs. 1 lakh/month) if they provide consent.
- Medical Facility: Appropriate medical facilities (doctor/female nurse) must be available during night shifts. Employers can also tie-up with nearby hospitals for ambulance and medical services. Emergency contact numbers must be displayed.
- Boarding/Lodging: If provided, facilities for women employees must be exclusively for them and under the control of women wardens/supervisors.
- General Compliance: All other provisions of the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958, Equal Remuneration Act, ESI, Haryana Labour Welfare Fund, and other applicable labour legislations must be followed.
The notification grants employers the liberty to employ women employees in night shifts, either wholly or partially, provided all the stipulated conditions are strictly complied with.
For further information, please consult the attached official notification.
Madhya Pradesh Notification – Night Shift Permission for Women in Shops, Establishments & Factories (2025)
Issued by: Labour Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Notification Date: 27th June 2025 | Effective Immediately
The Government of Madhya Pradesh has granted conditional permission for employing women workers during night shifts in Shops, Commercial Establishments, and Factories operating within the state.
Key Provisions for Shops & Commercial Establishments:
- Restrictions under Section 25 of the Madhya Pradesh Shops & Establishments Act, 1958 regarding women’s working hours between 9 PM to 7 AM shall not apply, subject to compliance with the following conditions:
Mandatory Conditions:
- Written consent is required from women workers for night shift duty.
- Minimum batch size: At least 5 women employees during the night shift.
- Compliance with the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 and other applicable laws.
- Provision of a safe and secure workplace with:
- Women security guards at entry and exit points (if employing 10 or more women).
- Separate restrooms, toilets, and drinking water facilities.
- Well-lit passages with CCTV surveillance.
- Strict compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013.
Key Provisions for Factories:
- Women can be employed between 8 PM to 6 AM in factories, provided the following safety measures are ensured:
Mandatory Conditions:
- Written consent from women workers for working night shifts.
- Compliance with all Maternity Benefit laws.
- Adequate pick-up and drop transportation for women employees.
- Safe and non-discriminatory work environment.
- Availability of proper toilets, washrooms, drinking, dining, and resting facilities.
- Well-lit premises and passages with CCTV coverage.
- Women security guards at entry and exit points.
- Exclusive boarding and lodging for women workers where applicable.
- Minimum 1/3rd women representation in supervisory staff during night shifts.
- Mandatory 12-hour rest gap between consecutive shifts when transitioning between day and night shifts.
- Full compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013.
Employers in Madhya Pradesh are directed to strictly adhere to these terms to ensure women’s safety and legal compliance during night shifts.
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Gujarat Factories (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 – Key Highlights for Employers
Issued by Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Gujarat
Notification Date: 1st July 2025 | Effective Immediately
The Government of Gujarat has promulgated the Factories (Gujarat Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, introducing significant reforms to the Factories Act, 1948 as applicable in the state. This Ordinance aims to enhance flexibility in working hours, boost industrial productivity, attract investments, and promote employment generation.
Major Amendments at a Glance:
Increased Daily Working Hours:
- Maximum daily work hours extendable up to 12 hours, including rest intervals, subject to a 48-hour weekly cap.
- Applicable only with written consent of the worker.
Flexibility in Continuous Work:
- Workers may work up to 6 hours continuously without an interval, based on state government notification.
Revised Spread Over:
- Maximum spread over, including rest intervals, can be increased up to 12 hours.
Updated Overtime Provisions:
- Overtime wages at double the ordinary rate:
- Over 9 hours/day or 48 hours/week (6-day week)
- Over 10 hours/day or 48 hours/week (5-day week)
- Over 11.5 hours/day for 4-day week or work on paid holidays
Enhanced Overtime Limits:
- Quarterly overtime cap increased from 75 to 125 hours.
- Overtime permissible only with written consent of the worker.
Women Employment Reforms:
- Women allowed to work between 7 PM to 6 AM, subject to stringent safety conditions, including:
- Transportation with CCTV and GPS
- Minimum batch size of 10 women workers during night shifts
- Strict anti-sexual harassment mechanisms at the workplace
- Mandatory security arrangements and rest facilities
- No compulsory night shifts—written consent required
Objective Behind the Ordinance:
- Promote economic growth by relaxing certain operational restrictions.
- Enhance employment opportunities through greater flexibility in work schedules.
- Ensure equality by allowing women to work during night shifts with adequate safeguards.
Employers are advised to review these amendments carefully and ensure full compliance to avoid legal complications.
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Himachal Pradesh Minimum Wages Notification – Effective from 1st April 2025
The Government of Himachal Pradesh has officially revised the Minimum Wages across various scheduled employments under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948. The revised rates are applicable w.e.f. 01st April 2025, as per Notification No. Shram(A)4-1/2024 dated 24th June 2025.
Key Highlights of the Notification:
Applicable for multiple scheduled employments, including:
- Agriculture
- Construction & Maintenance of Roads/Buildings
- Public Motor Transport
- Shops & Commercial Establishments
- Forestry Industries
- Chemical & Chemical Products
- Engineering Industries
- Tea Plantations
- Manufacturing Units (as defined under Factories Act, 1948)
- Hotels & Restaurants
Revised Minimum Wages:
| Category | Daily Wage (₹) | Monthly Wage (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | 425 | 12,750 |
| Semi-Skilled | 452 | 13,560 |
| Skilled | 493 | 14,790 |
| Highly Skilled | 588 | 17,640 |
| Clerical Staff (Depending on category) | 493 | 14790 |
Special Provisions:
✔ No gender or age-based wage discrimination for similar work
✔ 25% higher wages in Tribal Areas of Himachal Pradesh
✔ Additional incentives for specific work categories like Tea Plucking
✔ Apprentices wages regulated as per the Apprentices Act, 1961
⚠ Employers across all sectors covered by the above employments are required to comply with the revised wage structure effective from 01.04.2025.
Stay Compliant. Avoid Penalties.
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