The Department of Labour, Punjab on June 8, 2022 has issued Notification to permit all the establishments registered under the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958 to keep open on all 365 days of the year. This shall stay in force till May 31, 2023.
The following conditions must be followed namely: -
• This exemption shall remain in operation for the period of one year from the date of Notification published in Govt. Gazette.
• Every employee working in the establishment shall be given one-day holiday in a week without making any deductions from his/her wages on account thereof and list of the time table of such holidays for a month shall be placed on the notice board in advance.
• Every employee shall be given a rest period of one hour after 5 hours of continuous work.
• No employee shall be required to work for more than 9 hours in a day or 48 hours in a week.
• If the establishment remains open after 10.00 pm on any day, adequate safety and security arrangements shall be ensured for employees and visitors
• As establishments are being given permission to be open for all days’ new staff shall be appointed for the extended timing.
[Notification No. 21/08/2017-4L/]
