The Union Cabinet has cleared the Model Shops and Establishment (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Bill, 2016 (Bill). The Bill can be adopted by various States as it is or by modifying its provisions as per their requirements. Some of the main features of the Bill are as follows: (a) It is applicable to establishments employing ten or more workers except manufacturing units; (b) It provides the freedom to establishments to operate 24*7 and 365 days per year; and (c) women can be employed during night shifts, provided, that there are provisions of shelter, restrooms for ladies, adequate protection of their dignity and transportation, etc.
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