The State Government of Punjab on 9th July 2022, has permitted all shops and establishments registered under the Punjab shops and commercial Establishments Act, 195 in the State of Punjab to keep open on all 365 days of the year, for a further period of 1 year i.e up to 31st May 2023.
Every employee working in the establishment shall be given one day holiday in a week without making any deductions from his/her wages on account thereof and list of the time table of such holidays for a month shall be placed on the notice board in advance.
Every employee shall be given a rest period of one hour after 5 hours of continuous work and the employees shall not work for more than 9 hours in a day or 48 hours in a week. If the establishment remains open after 10.00 pm on any day, adequate safety and security arrangements shall be ensured for employees and visitors.
As establishments are being given permission to be open for all day’s new staff shall be appointed for the extended timing. Female employees shall be provided separate locker, security and rest rooms at the work place.
Female employee will not be allowed to work after 8.00 P.M. Their written consent in this regard shall be taken as adequate safety and security arrangements of female employees shall be made during working hours and it shall be ensured that they safely reach home after their work is over.
