Night Shift Transport: Are Companies Legally Required to Provide Rides for Male Workers?

Legal Obligations for Night Shift Transportation

Is the company legally liable to provide a mode of transport to night shift male workers? A company can do it in good faith, but are there any legal bindings—as per an act—on the company to do it?

Regards,
BIC

There is no obligation on the part of the employer to provide transportation to male employees and female employees during the prescribed working hours as per the Factories Act. Any obligation that may arise could be due to any settlement or agreement between employees/unions and management in this regard.

Regards,
Shailesh Parikh
Vadodara, Gujarat
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Thanks, it is clear. I always thought the judgment of the Supreme Court only covers female employees working late evening/night shifts. So, as you mention, unless there is a pre-agreement, the company is not legally obliged to provide transportation for male employees to and from the workplace.

Regards,
BIC.

I agree with Murali Kandukuri. For female employees, I know it is mandatory to provide them transportation under escort after sunset, which usually most companies do. There is also a levy wherein companies deduct a substantial amount, and the rest is borne by the company, but this must be shared with the employee prior to joining the company. In some companies, this is made mandatory, and the cost is covered under CTC.