On 13th February 2025, the Chhattisgarh Government issued an official notification declaring the Chhattisgarh Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2017 (Ka. 21 of 2018) as effective from the date of the notification.
Key Details:
Background:
- The Chhattisgarh Shops and Establishments Act, 2017, which was first published in the Chhattisgarh Gazette (Extraordinary) on 23rd August 2018, has been an important legislative development aimed at regulating employment conditions and ensuring workers’ rights within shops and establishments in the state.
- In addition, the Chhattisgarh Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2021 were published on 3rd February 2022, laying down the rules for the implementation of the Act.
Effective Date:
- As per the notification, the State Government has officially decided to enforce the provisions of the Act starting from 13th February 2025.
- The notification gives formal recognition to the implementation of the Act, which aims to regulate various aspects of employment and service conditions within shops and establishments, such as working hours, wages, and the rights of employees.
Provisions of the Act:
- The Act addresses various aspects of employment, including:
- Work conditions in shops and establishments.
- Wages, working hours, and leave entitlements.
- Protection and welfare of employees working in these environments.
- Guidelines for both employers and employees to follow, ensuring that workplace conditions comply with the law.
Implementation:
- The notification empowers the Chhattisgarh Government to enforce these provisions from 13th February 2025, ensuring that businesses operating in the state are required to comply with the rules and regulations outlined in the Act and its associated rules.
