We welcome you to the 2nd Edition of Volume 2 of
IndusLaw's Employment Corner Bulletin. The bulletin highlights
the key statutory and judicial updates for the period between March
2022 and May 2022 that are significant to employers, employees, and
the HR community. Our 2nd Edition also brings to you a
column on "D & I Initiatives at the Workplace" and
"Metaverse and Employment Laws".
LEGAL UPDATES
- Statutory Updates
- Gender equality at the factory floor
Uttar Pradesh implements new rules for women working at
nights
The Government of Uttar Pradesh, vide a notification
dated May 27, 2022, has amended the Factories Act, 1948, which
imposes a blanket restriction on women to work between 7 PM and 6
AM in factories. As per the notification, women workers in Uttar
Pradesh shall not be bound to work before 6 AM or after 7 PM
without their written consent, and the services of such women
cannot be terminated if they deny providing their consent. For
women
