West Bengal
Shops and EstablishmentNotification 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.
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| Gazette ID | west-bengal-notification-regarding-working-hours-spread-over-and-overtime-under-west-bengal-shops-establishments-act-1963 |
| Category | Shops and Establishment |
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.
Statutes & Rules Amended
- West Bengal Shops & Establishments Act, 1963
Compliance Impact
| 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. |
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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.