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