Chandigarh administration has allowed all the shops in the city to remain open 24 hours. Let us tell you that the traders of Chandigarh were demanding this for many days. To open a 24-hour shop, first of all you have to register yourself on the Labor Department website. The administration has also issued guidelines for opening shops 24 hours for the safety of employees.
Order will not apply to liquor shops, pubs, bars and clubs
The administration has taken this decision to promote business but this order will not apply to liquor shops, pubs, bars and clubs. Their time will remain the same. Chandigarh Administration has also issued instructions that no employee will be made to work for more than 9 hours and will also have to be given one leave in a week. For which there will be no cut in his salary.
Half an hour's rest will be given
Every employee will be given at least half an hour's rest after working continuously for 5 hours. A maximum of 48 hours can be worked in a week. If the shop remains open after 10 pm, the shop owner must ensure adequate safety arrangements for all employees and customers.
Written consent will have to be taken from the female employee
Along with this, if any female employee is at work after 8 pm, then written consent will have to be taken from her. Separate locker, security and rest room will be provided for women employees. Also, after the work is over, it will be the responsibility of the shop owner to take the female employee home safely. Apart from one holiday in a week, women employees will have to be given leave on all government and festivals.