The Government of Chandigarh in its notification dated 9th June 2020 has given following exemptions to all shops and commercial establishments covered under the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1958, for a period of three months as there is a need to boost the economy in view of the adverse effect of Covid-19 on the economy.
The employers of shops and commercial establishments are allowed to open their outlets on all days, subject to the condition that the provisions of the Act/rules relating to employment, working conditions, rest interval, weekly offs and other restrictions must be complied.
Further, the Opening and closing hours of all these shops and commercial establishments will remain the same on all seven days of a week and the employees’ shall work on a rotational basis so that the mandatory weekly rest can be given to them.
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