The Haryana Government has issued an updated notification dated October 13, 2025, granting conditional exemption for employing women in night shifts (8:00 PM–6:00 AM) under the Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958. Establishments must apply online at least two weeks in advance, with exemptions valid for one year. The notification mandates strict compliance with workplace safety measures, including CCTV installation, proper lighting, deployment of security guards, written consent from women employees, and adherence to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013. Employers must provide free, GPS-enabled transportation with monitored routes to ensure safe pick-up and drop. Additional requirements include minimum batch sizes, medical facilities, confidential handling of employee details, and maternity-related exemptions from night duties. Establishments must display the notification prominently and ensure compliance with all labour and safety laws.
