SaralnamaNotice: Women employees in Delhi can now work night shifts in shops and commercial establishments. The state government has granted permission with conditions. Written consent from women workers is mandatory. Shifts cannot exceed 9 hours. Employers must form Internal Complaints Committees. Overtime pay will be double the normal wage. Weekly work limit is set at 48 hours. CCTV cameras are required, with footage stored for at least a month. This decision follows approval from the Lieutenant Governor earlier this year. The Labour Department has added new provisions to the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954 to ensure women's safety and fair working conditions. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 10:58 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Notice: Women employees in Delhi can now work night shifts in shops and commercial establishments
- The state government has granted permission with conditions
- Written consent from women workers is mandatory