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The Factories (Karnataka Amendment) Act, 2002, modifies the central Factories Act, 1948, to suit the industrial landscape of Karnataka. It primarily lowers the workforce threshold from 500 to 200 employees for mandatory first-aid and welfare officer appointments. The Act introduces flexibility in working hours, allowing for a 12-hour spread-over and adjusted overtime rates for compressed work weeks. Crucially, it permits women to work night shifts, provided employers implement strict safety measures, including CCTV, secure transportation, and written consent. This legislation balances the need for industrial productivity with the essential requirement of worker safety and welfare.
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