CM Yogi govt’s decision sets path for safer night shifts for women in UP
The overtime limit has been increased to 144 hours from the previous 75 hours, making the wages double as well.
The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has issued a gazette order that allows women of the state to work during night shifts. The shift timings are from 7:00 pm to 6:00 am. This sets a progressive pathway toward gender equality norms.
What’s the order?
The order of the Uttar Pradesh government permits women to work between 7:00 pm and 6:00 am and ensures women’s safety. The gazette order is also in favour of women employees.
It includes that women can now work six days a week. The overtime limit has been increased to 144 hours from the previous 75 hours, making the wages double as well.
The Uttar Pradesh government sets a foundation for women’s safety and welfare in the state. The workplaces now must have proper safety measures, including CCTV surveillance across the premises, female security guards for the overall safety, and transportation facilities for the women working during night shifts.
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