West Bengal

Shops and Establishment

Notification regarding Working hours, spread over and Overtime under West Bengal Shops & Establishments Act, 1963

West Bengal published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: west-bengal-notification-regarding-working-hours-spread-over-and-overtime-under-west-bengal-shops-establishments-act-1963) on 2026-05-29, filed under Shops and Establishment. The purpose of this notification is to ensure the welfare and protection of employees in West Bengal by regulating their working hours, spread over, and overtime, and to prevent exploitation by employers.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID west-bengal-notification-regarding-working-hours-spread-over-and-overtime-under-west-bengal-shops-establishments-act-1963
Category Shops and Establishment
Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-05-29

Action Required

Employers in West Bengal must review and comply with the revised working hours, spread over, and overtime provisions under the West Bengal Shops & Establishments Act, 1963, and make necessary adjustments to their employee policies and practices. They must also maintain accurate records of working hours and overtime to ensure compliance.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
RetailService Sector

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • West Bengal Shops & Establishments Act, 1963

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers in West Bengal must review and comply with the revised working hours, spread over, and overtime provisions under the West Bengal Shops & Establishments Act, 1963, and make necessary adjustments to their employee policies and practices. They must also maintain accurate records of working hours and overtime to ensure compliance.
Compliance Deadline

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to ensure the welfare and protection of employees in West Bengal by regulating their working hours, spread over, and overtime, and to prevent exploitation by employers.

Summary

The West Bengal government has issued a notification regarding working hours, spread over, and overtime under the West Bengal Shops & Establishments Act, 1963, aiming to regulate the working conditions of employees in the state. This notification is expected to impact various industries, including retail and service sectors, by providing clarity on working hours and overtime provisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (west-bengal-notification-regarding-working-hours-spread-over-and-overtime-under-west-bengal-shops-establishments-act-1963)?
West Bengal issued this notification, published on 2026-05-29.
What is Gazette Notification west-bengal-notification-regarding-working-hours-spread-over-and-overtime-under-west-bengal-shops-establishments-act-1963 about?
The purpose of this notification is to ensure the welfare and protection of employees in West Bengal by regulating their working hours, spread over, and overtime, and to prevent exploitation by employers.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official notification is published by the respective State Government and is linked directly from this page for your reference and download.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification west-bengal-notification-regarding-working-hours-spread-over-and-overtime-under-west-bengal-shops-establishments-act-1963?
Employers in West Bengal must review and comply with the revised working hours, spread over, and overtime provisions under the West Bengal Shops & Establishments Act, 1963, and make necessary adjustments to their employee policies and practices. They must also maintain accurate records of working hours and overtime to ensure compliance. The compliance deadline is 2026-05-29.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification west-bengal-notification-regarding-working-hours-spread-over-and-overtime-under-west-bengal-shops-establishments-act-1963?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer across the Retail, Service Sector sector(s).