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- The Tamil Nadu government has extended by three years, through a Government Order issued on August 24, the exemption that allows shops and establishments to operate on all 365 days of the year.
- The previous such order was issued in 2023.
- The extension comes with conditions protecting employees, including one day off per week, a cap of eight hours of work a day (10.5 hours with overtime), and wages credited to bank accounts.
- There are specific safeguards for women employees, such as restrictions on night work without written consent, transport for shift work, basic amenities, and a functioning Internal Complaints Committee, with violations punishable under the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947.
What to watch next
- How employers implement and display the weekly rotational day-off and leave requirements
- Enforcement of safety and dignity measures for women working night shifts, including transport and Internal Complaints Committees
- Any penal action taken against establishments violating the conditions of the exemption
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