Notification from the Labour Department of the Government of Haryana, dated 4th July 2025. It outlines updated guidelines and conditions for allowing women employees to work night shifts (from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM) in specific commercial establishments registered under the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958.
Key Provisions Include:
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Scope of Applicability: Covers IT, ITeS, banking, three-star and above hotels, export-oriented units, logistics, and warehousing establishments.
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Application Process: Employers must apply online at least two weeks before starting night shifts. Approvals will be auto-generated via self-certification.
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Validity: Exemptions are valid for one year, and any change in managerial or safety arrangements must be reported online.
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Sexual Harassment Compliance: Employers are mandated to enforce POSH Act protocols, including submission of annual returns to district authorities and the Labour Commissioner.
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Employee Consent: Written consent is required from each woman employee working night shifts.
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Safety Measures:
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Adequate lighting in and around the establishment
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Security guard deployment during night hours
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Transportation with trained drivers, communication channels, and safety tech (e.g., CCTV, GPS)
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Group deployment of at least four women (with flexibility for senior IT/ITeS professionals)
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Healthcare Support: On-call medical staff or ambulance tie-ups with nearby hospitals; emergency contacts must be publicly displayed.
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Boarding & Lodging: If provided, must be exclusively supervised by female wardens.
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Legal Compliance: Employers must adhere to all relevant labour laws, including Equal Remuneration, ESI, and the Haryana Labour Welfare Fund.
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Partial Employment Option: Employers can choose to deploy women workers partially or fully during night shifts, provided all conditions are met.
