The Rajasthan Government Provides Exemption for Employment of women during night shift

The state government vide circular no. F.14(11)(1)Labour/law/2017/4863607 dated 20^th June 2024 released exemption for a period of 3 years for employment of women during night shift in Rajasthan subject to following conditions among others:

1.  It is the responsibility of Employers to ensure safety of women during night shifts. Safe transportation arrangements must be provided by employer to women working in night shifts.
2. There must be separate restrooms and lockers for women employees at the workplace.
3. Pregnant women must not be called for work at night 3 months prior to her delivery and 3 months post-delivery.   
4. The employer is required to obtain the consent of women employee to deploy her at work during night.