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Business Standard
7 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Delhi govt approves night shifts for women, shops must follow safety rules
The Delhi government has approved a proposal that will now allow women to work night shifts in shops and commercial establishments. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the decision on Tuesday, calling it a step towards making Delhi a 24x7 business hub and improving women's participation in the workforce, news agency PTI reported. Calling it a 'historic decision', CM Gupta said the move is a big step for women's economic empowerment and independence. 'This policy is not just about extending work hours, but it is a statement of our intent to create a safer, more inclusive working environment for women in the national capital,' she said. She said that with this decision, Delhi will now join states like Haryana, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, which already allow women to work during night hours. According to an official statement, companies must first get written consent from female employees before assigning them night shifts. Employers will also need to ensure safety measures such as: -Providing transport for women workers -CCTV surveillance -Female security staff -Proper toilets, restrooms, and lockers The government has made it compulsory for all establishments to set up Internal Complaints Committees as required under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act. Changes to old law needed The new decision requires amendments to the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954. As of now, the law does not allow women to work between 9 pm and 7 am in the summer and between 8 pm and 8 am in the winter. Once the changes are cleared by the Lieutenant Governor, women will officially be allowed to work at any time. The statement also said that employers must ensure fair treatment of workers on night duty. This includes: -Payment through electronic transfers -Benefits such as ESI, PF, and bonuses -Weekly offs and overtime pay 'This step will make Delhi a more business-friendly destination while reinforcing our commitment to gender parity at the workplace,' Chief Minister Gupta said.
Indian Express
13 hours ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Provide transportation, ensure CCTVs in place: Delhi govt nod for women to work night shifts
Women can now work night shifts in Delhi and will have to be given transportation, while establishments that employ them will have to ensure comprehensive CCTV surveillance and deployment of female security personnel. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Wednesday said the decision was taken to empower women and that a proposal will soon be sent to the Lieutenant Governor's office for approval. Earlier this month, the Delhi government had directed the Labour Department to make necessary changes to allow women to work in night shifts — but only with their consent. The move aims to increase women's participation in the workforce while also boosting 'Ease of Doing Business' in the national capital. 'This decision will not only contribute to making Delhi a 24×7 business hub but also significantly enhance women's participation in the workforce and improve the city's 'Ease of Doing Business' rankings,' said the CM. Highlighting the safety framework, the Chief Minister said that stringent measures are being implemented to ensure women's security during night shifts, including compulsory transportation facilities, comprehensive CCTV surveillance, and the deployment of adequate female security personnel. She said that similar permission requirements are already in place in states such as Haryana, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. '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,' she said. To implement this decision, exemptions are being made under the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954. Currently, sections 14, 15, and 16 of the Act prohibit women from working between 9 pm and 7 am during summers and between 8 pm and 8 am during winters. The amendment will remove these restrictions, enabling women to work night shifts across the city, said Gupta. 'Women's welfare is at the top of the government's agenda and multiple initiatives are being undertaken to ensure the economic advancement of working women… To safeguard women working in night shifts, a comprehensive set of conditions will be mandatory for all establishments,' said officials. Officials said that any shop or establishment will take written consent from female employees before assigning them night shifts. Establishments have also been asked to constitute an Internal Complaints Committee under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act. Employers will also have to provide restrooms, toilets, lockers, and other basic amenities. 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.
News18
14 hours ago
- Business
- News18
Delhi Govt Clears Night Shift Policy For Women; Safety Protocols Made Mandatory In Shops, Workplaces
The proposal, following prior discussions, will now be sent to the lieutenant governor for approval With an aim to boost women's participation in Delhi's workforce and to make the national capital a round-the-clock business hub, the city government on Tuesday gave its nod to the night shift policy for women in shops and commercial establishments. In an official statement, the Rekha Gupta-led government said that currently, Sections 14, 15, and 16 of the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954, prohibit women from working between 9 pm and 7 am during summers and between 8 pm and 8 am during winters. L-G nod needed The proposal, following prior discussions, will now be sent to the lieutenant governor for approval. To implement it, exemptions will be made under Sections 14, 15, and 16 of the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954. The forthcoming amendment will remove these restrictions, enabling women to work night shifts across the city. 'In a major step towards empowering women and enhancing their self-reliance, the Delhi Government under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has taken a landmark decision to allow women to work in night shifts (24×7) in shops and commercial establishments," the statement reads. Women's safety a priority Highlighting the safety framework, the chief minister stated that stringent measures are being implemented to ensure women's security during night shifts, including compulsory transportation facilities and comprehensive CCTV surveillance. She noted that similar permissions are already in place in Haryana, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. To safeguard women working on night shifts, a comprehensive set of conditions will be mandatory for all establishments. 'Written consent of female employees will be required prior to assigning night shifts. Workplaces must have CCTV surveillance, female security guards, and secure 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," the government stated. 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. Gupta stated that this decision will not only contribute to making Delhi a 24×7 business hub but also significantly enhance women's participation in the workforce and improve the city's ease of doing business rankings. '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," she said. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
18 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Female security, CCTV surveillance: How Delhi govt is making night shifts safer for women
The Delhi government has cleared a proposal allowing women to work night shifts in shops and commercial establishments, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Tuesday. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta emphasised that robust safeguards will be put in place to ensure the safety and welfare of women working during night hours.(ANI) The move aims at increasing women's participation in the workforce and transforming Delhi into a round-the-clock business hub, she said. Calling it a "historic decision", Gupta said the step marks a significant push towards women's economic empowerment and self-reliance. She also emphasised that robust safeguards will be put in place to ensure the safety and welfare of women working during night hours. "Delhi will now join the list of states like Haryana, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, where women are permitted to work in night shifts," the chief minister said. "This policy is not just about extending work hours but it is a statement of our intent to create a safer, more inclusive working environment for women in the national capital," Gupta said. Under the proposed framework, employers will be required to obtain written consent from female employees before assigning night shifts, according to a statement. Establishments must provide transport facilities, CCTV surveillance, female security staff and all basic amenities including toilets, restrooms and lockers, it said. Formation of Internal Complaints Committees, as mandated by the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, will also be compulsory, the statement further said. It also mentioned that the decision involves amendments to the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954, which currently restricts women from working between 9 pm and 7 am in summer and between 8 pm and 8 am in winter. Once cleared by the Lieutenant Governor, the exemptions will formally allow women to work round the clock, it added. As per the statement, to ensure fair treatment of night shift workers, employers must also ensure electronic wage transfers, statutory benefits such as ESI, PF and bonuses, along with weekly offs and overtime pay. "This step will make Delhi a more business-friendly destination while reinforcing our commitment to gender parity at the workplace," the chief minister added.
News18
20 hours ago
- Business
- News18
Time Reset: Delhi Women Can Now Legally Work Night Shifts In Shops And Offices
Last Updated: 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. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
