Time Reset: Delhi Women Can Now Legally Work Night Shifts In Shops And Offices
Stringent measures will be implemented to ensure women's security during night shifts, including transportation facilities, comprehensive CCTV surveillance
Women in Delhi will now be able to in night shifts (24×7) in shops and commercial establishments as part of the city government's efforts to revive nightlife.
The move will increase women's participation in the workforce while also boosting Ease of Doing Business in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said while announcing the landmark decision.
She emphasised that this policy would play a pivotal role in establishing Delhi as a 24×7 business hub and underscores the government's commitment to women's empowerment and economic independence.
'The proposal will soon be sent to the Lieutenant Governor for approval, following prior discussions on the matter. To implement this decision, exemptions are being made under the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954," she said.
Currently, Sections 14, 15, and 16 of the Act prohibit women from working between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. during summers and between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. during winters. The forthcoming amendment will remove these restrictions, thereby enabling women to work night shifts across the city.
She noted that similar permissions are already in place in states such as Haryana, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
The Chief Minister reaffirmed that women's welfare is at the top of the government's agenda and that multiple initiatives are being undertaken to ensure the economic advancement of working women.
Will Women Be Safe Working At Night?
The Delhi government has mandated all establishments to follow a comprehensive set of conditions to safeguard women working in night shifts.
The women need to provide consent to their employers to get the night shifts. The workplaces have been asked to have CCTV surveillance, female security guards, and transport facilities. Each establishment must also constitute an Internal Complaints Committee under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act. Furthermore, restrooms, toilets, lockers, and other basic amenities must be provided, she said.
Additional conditions include mandatory electronic payment of wages (bank/ECS), provision of all statutory benefits, including ESI, bonus, provident fund, as well as weekly offs and overtime compensation.
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