As per the notification issued by the Uttar Pradesh Labour Department on 27th May 2022, the following changes have been introduced regarding the working hours and conditions for women working night shifts:
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Working Hours: Women can now work in night shifts, that is, from 7 PM to 6 AM, provided certain conditions are met.
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Health and Safety Provisions: Employers must ensure safety measures like proper lighting, CCTV cameras, security guards, and emergency health facilities in the workplace.
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Transportation: Employers are required to provide pick-up and drop-off facilities for women employees working in night shifts.
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Rest Period: Every woman working a night shift should be given a rest period of at least 11 hours between the end of her shift and the start of the next one.
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Registration: Employers must register the details of women employees working in night shifts with the local labor authorities.
As the question is about the applicability of these provisions in Delhi, it's important to note that labor laws are a subject in the Concurrent List of the Indian Constitution, which means both the Centre and states can make laws on it.
If Delhi has not issued a similar notification or has no such provisions in its labor laws, then the Uttar Pradesh regulations would not apply there. However, the Delhi Factories (Amendment) Act, 2010, does allow women to work in night shifts in factories, provided adequate safeguards are in place.
Please confirm with your HR department or a local labor law expert to understand the exact provisions applicable in Delhi. If your company does not currently provide these safeguards, you may want to discuss these guidelines with your HR department to ensure proper implementation.