Rajasthan Government has issued a conditional exemption under Section 22 of the Rajasthan Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958. This enables shops and commercial establishments registered under the Act to employ women during night shifts, subject to compliance with prescribed conditions.

The exemption from Section 22 is granted to registered shops and commercial establishments for employing women at night, provided they adhere to the following safeguards:

• • Women employees may be deployed at night only after obtaining their written consent.
  • Employers must issue appointment letters and photo ID cards to all women workers.
  • Employers are fully responsible for the safety of women employees, including providing secure transportation from home to the workplace and back during night shifts.
  • Separate restrooms and locker facilities must be provided for women at the workplace.
  • Pregnant women must not be assigned night shifts during the three months before and after delivery.
  • Employers must ensure effective prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace.
  • If any of the above conditions are violated, the exemption will stand automatically revoked, and the employer will be liable for appropriate legal action under the Act and other applicable laws.