Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988
Notification Date: 08 July 2025 G.O. Rt. No.282
Labour, Employment, Training & Factories Department – Ease of Doing Business –
Reforms in Priority Areas – Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988 (Act No.20
of 1988) – Allowing employees to work daily 10 hours per day subjected to 48 hours per
week in all Commercial establishments (other than shops) in the State of Telangana –
Orders – Issued.
SUMMARY:
Subject: Exemption granted to commercial establishments (excluding shops) under the Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988, allowing employees to work up to 10 hours per day, subject to a 48-hour weekly limit.
Key Highlights:
Exemption Granted: Sections 16 and 17 of the Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988 are exempted for all commercial establishments (excluding shops) under Section 2(5) of the Act.
Purpose: Part of the state’s Ease of Doing Business reforms.
Effective Date: From the date of publication in the Telangana Gazette (08-07-2025).
Conditions for Exemption:
Working Hours: Max 10 hours per day.
Max 48 hours per week.
Overtime wages applicable for work beyond 48 hours/week.
Rest Breaks: No employee can work more than 6 hours without a minimum 30-minute rest.
Daily Spread: Total work period including rest should not exceed 12 hours in a day.
Quarterly Overtime Cap: Max 144 overtime hours allowed per quarter.
Violation Clause: If any condition is violated, the exemption can be revoked without prior notice.
