Factories (Gujarat Amendment) Ordinance, 2025
The Government of Gujarat has issued an Ordinance amending the Factories Act, 1948 to provide flexibility in working hours, promote economic activity, and generate employment.
Key Highlights:
Work Hours –
Maximum daily hours extended up to 12 hours (including rest), subject to a maximum of forty-eight hours in any week.
Remaining days in the week to be paid holidays
Intervals for Rest extended up to 6 hours of Continuous work.
Overtime –
Overtime id allowed More than 9 hours/day for 6-day workweek, More than 10 hours/day for 5-day workweek and More than 11.5 hours/day for 4-day workweek or working on paid holidays.
Overtime limit increased from 75 hours to 125 hours per Quarter.
Women Employment –
Night Shift is allowed between 7 PM to 6 AM, Subject to strict safety measures.
Written consent is required from workers to avail the benefits.