Delhi Shops & Establishments Law Amended (2026)

The Delhi Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026 has been notified in the Delhi Gazette after receiving Presidential assent on 23 February 2026. The amendment introduces several important changes that employers and compliance professionals should take note of.

🔍 Key Changes

• Applicability Threshold:
The Act will now apply only to shops and establishments employing 20 or more employees.

• Working Hours Revised:
Maximum daily working hours increased from 9 hours to 10 hours (including rest interval and lunch break).

• Weekly Working Hours:
Limit increased from 54 hours to 60 hours.

• Overtime Limits:
Changed from 150 hours per year to 144 hours per quarter.

• Continuous Work Limit:
Employees cannot work more than 6 hours continuously without a break.

• Spread Over:
Maximum spread-over of working hours is 12 hours.

• Night Shift for Women:
Women can now work night shifts with safeguards such as written consent, CCTV surveillance, transport facility, and POSH compliance.

📊 What This Means for Employers

Organizations operating in Delhi should review:
✔ HR policies
✔ Shift planning and rostering
✔ Overtime management
✔ Safety arrangements for women employees

This amendment signals a shift toward greater operational flexibility while strengthening employee safeguards.

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