Gujarat's Legislative Move: Night Shifts and Extended Hours

The Gujarat legislative assembly passed an amendment allowing women to work night shifts and extending daily working hours in shops and establishments. The unanimous decision, backed by both the BJP and Congress, includes safety measures for women and extended overtime limits, balancing business with worker protection.

In a significant legislative move, the Gujarat assembly has unanimously passed an amendment to enable women to work night shifts and extend daily working hours in various establishments.

The Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introduced by the BJP government, revises the 2019 Act to improve working conditions. It permits night shifts for women, provided appropriate safety and dignity measures are implemented by employers.

Such legislative efforts aim to balance the ease of doing business with workers' rights, ensuring adequate safeguards against exploitation.

(With inputs from agencies.)