Notification Alert: Bihar Introduces Amendments to the Factories Act, 1948
The Government of Bihar has officially notified the Factories (Bihar Amendment) Act, 2025, published in the Bihar Gazette on Thursday, 24th July 2025.
Key Highlights:
Amendment Overview:
This amendment introduces revised regulatory frameworks designed to modernize industrial operations and strengthen safety standards for workers in Bihar. Employers and stakeholders are advised to review the detailed provisions to ensure compliance with the new requirements.
Purpose of the Amendment:
To promote ease of doing business, streamline factory operations, increase employment flexibility, and support industrial development across the state.
Key Amendments Include:
- Delegation of powers to the State Government for extending working hours in specific cases
- Provision to exceed daily/weekly work hours with written consent and approval
- Provisions for Overtime Wages for workers exceeding standard limits
- Stronger penalties and enforcement for violations of health, safety, and welfare measures
- Schedule of offences introduced to avoid repeated prosecutions
These changes aim to simplify compliance while ensuring adequate protection of worker rights and boosting operational flexibility for employers. Stay informed and ensure your organization is compliant with these recent amendments to foster a safer and more efficient workplace.
All factory owners, HR professionals, and compliance teams in Bihar must take note and review the amendments in detail to remain compliant.
All concerned industry professionals, compliance officers, and HR teams should familiarize themselves with these changes to align their practices with the updated legal framework.
For further information, please consult the attached official notification.
Uttar Pradesh Notifies the 75th Amendment to Factories Rules, 1950
The Government of Uttar Pradesh has officially notified the Factories (Seventy-Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2025 under the Factories Act, 1948. These new rules focus on expanding the scope of employment for women in hazardous operations, with essential safeguards.
Key Amendments Include:
- Women may now be employed in specific operations (bathing, lead process, glass blowing, etc.) with their written consent.
- Strict compliance with international Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards is mandatory.
- Pregnant and lactating women are explicitly prohibited from such employment.
- Emphasis on modernization of industrial processes and equipment.
These amendments aim to balance workforce inclusivity and worker safety, reflecting a progressive shift in factory regulations across the state.
Employers must ensure immediate compliance with these new rules.
For further information, please consult the attached official notification.
