Rajasthan Government permits employment of women in night shifts for three years subject to safety conditions   May 21, 2020

The Government of Rajasthan has issued a notification dated 9th May 2020 granting exemption to Shops & Commercial Establishments from the provisions of Section 22 which prohibits employment of women during night. The exemption is for a period of three years from 9th May 2020. The exemption is subject to several conditions such us obtaining consent from the women employees, providing transport to and fro,etc. Section 22 is reproduced for ready referenc

"22. Employment of women. - Prohibition of employment during night.- No woman or child between the ages of 12 and 15 shall be required or allowed to work whether as an employee or otherwise, in any establishment during night".  

Kindly refer to the notification for complete details

Text of the notification is attached