UP govt rolls out landmark night-shift rules for women; double wages, safety in focus

The Uttar Pradesh government has issued an order allowing women to work in night shift between 7 pm and 6 am after their consent with special benefits like double wages and CCTV surveillance. This order also applies to 29 categories of hazardous industries, where women are now permitted to work.

The UP government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has issued a Gazette order stating that women employees working in night shift will receive double wages, CCTV surveillance, transport facilities, and security guards.

Under the new order, employers will have to ensure their security, fair wages, and other facilities. They will be allowed to work for up to six days a week. In addition, the overtime limit has been raised from 75 hours to 144 hours per quarter, with payment at double wage rates.

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: The Yogi government has taken a landmark decision in favour of women.

Under the new order, women can work between 7 pm and 6 am, provided they give their consent. Employers will have to ensure their security, fair wages, and other facilities.

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In late October, the Delhi government issued a notification that allowed the engagement of women workers at shops and commercial establishments in night shifts with their mandatory written consent.

The notification regarding women working in night shift in Delhi mentioned that every employee will be entitled to double pay for overtime and a maximum of 48 hours of weekly duty, in accordance with the Delhi Shops and Establishment Act.