The Government of Rajasthan on June 20, 2024, issued a notification regarding the exemption to shops and commercial institutions registered under the Rajasthan Shops And Commercial Establishments Act, 1958.
The following has been stated: -
•The employer will permit to employ the female employee at night only after obtaining her consent.
•All women employees will be issued appointment letters and identity cards with photographs by the employer.
•In the case of women employees working at night, it will be the responsibility of the employer for their complete safety and the employer will provide safe transport arrangements for the women employees to come from home to the workplace and back at night.
•Separate restrooms and lockers for storing luggage will be provided for women employees at the workplace.
•No pregnant woman will be called for night work 3 months before her expected delivery date and 3 months after giving birth to the child
•The employer will ensure arrangements to prevent possible acts or incidents of sexual harassment in the workplace.
•In case any shop or commercial institution violates the above conditions, the exemption given will automatically be void and as a result, the employer will be responsible for legal action under the said section and other laws
[Notification No. 14 (11) (1) Labour/Law/2017/4863607]
