Haryana Act Amended To Increase Daily Working Hours While Retaining 48-Hour Weekly Cap

The Haryana Assembly has passed the Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Bill, 2025, amending the Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958.

The Bill raises the maximum daily working hours from nine to ten, while retaining the weekly cap of 48 hours. It increases the permissible overtime limit from 50 to 156 hours per quarter and extends continuous working hours without rest from five to six.

Further, establishments employing fewer than 20 workers are exempt from mandatory registration, requiring only intimation.

The State said the changes ease compliance and boost economic activity, while the Opposition flagged concerns over worker welfare.