Delhi Government Introduces Safeguards Enabling Women to Work Night Shifts

The Delhi Government issued a notification permitting women to work night shifts in all professional establishments, except liquor shops.

The order required employers to obtain women’s consent before assigning night duties, and capped daily work hours at nine, including meal and rest breaks, and weekly hours at 48.

The notification mandated payment of overtime at twice the normal rate under Section 8 of the Delhi Shops and Establishment Act, 1954. The measure aims to enhance workforce participation while safeguarding employee welfare.

Employers are required to comply with these conditions to ensure both legal adherence and protection of women employees.