Notification for Conditions for Employment of woman from 6 am to 10 pm in Factories in Kerala

In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to section 66(1)(b) of the Factories Act, 1948, and in supersession of the notification issued under G.O.(Rt.) No. 1852/2003/LBR dated 7th July 2003 published as S.R.O. No. 649/2003 in the Kerala Gazette Extra ordinary No. 1281 dated 16th July 2003, the Government of Kerala, vide Notification G.O.(P)No.19/2025/LBR dated 27.03.2025, varies the limits of working hours of women in the the specified group/class of factories mentioned in the schedule in the notification from 6 am to 10 pm, subject to certain conditions, such as – a) No woman shall be employed or caused to be employed between 10.00 p.m and 5.00 a.m. b) Separate dormitory accommodation shall be given to women workers. c) Free transport facilities to house with accompanying security personnel shall be provided to women employees working beyond 7.00 pm, d) The management shall ensure adequate protection to women worker’s dignity, self-esteem and safety etc.

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