Key Changes in Working Hours, Overtime Rules, and Registration Threshold
The Maharashtra Government has officially implemented the Shops & Establishments Amendment Ordinance, 2025, effective October 1st. This update to the 2017 Act introduces several important changes aimed at improving business efficiency and employee welfare.
Whats New?
Compliance Checklist for Employers
Register your establishment if you employ 20 or more people
Ensure daily work hours do not exceed 10 hours
Maintain a spread-over limit of 12 hours per day
Provide breaks after 6 hours of continuous work
Track and compensate overtime correctly
Maintain records of wages, attendance, and leave
Ensure safety and transport for women working night shifts
Who Benefits?
- Small Businesses: Reduced compliance burden for those with fewer than 20 employees
- Retail & Hospitality: Greater flexibility in operating hours
- Employees: Increased earning potential through extended overtime limits
- Employers: Streamlined registration and reporting processes
This amendment is a significant step toward modernizing labour regulations in Maharashtra. Businesses should update their HR policies, train staff on the new rules, and ensure all compliance measures are in place to avoid penalties.
For detailed information download the Notification