The Government of Punjab on June 02, 2023, issued a notification to permit all the establishments registered under the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958 in the State of Punjab to keep open on all 365 days of the year, for a further period of 1 year i.e up to May 31, 2024, unless it is revoked.
The following conditions have been stated:
• 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 a list of the timetable 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 time. Female employees shall be provided separate lockers, security, and rest vii. rooms at the workplace.
[Notification No. 21/08/2017-4L(5)/471]
