Section 43 of The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
Women shall be entitled to be employed in all establishments for all types of work under this Code and they may also be employed, with their consent before 6 a.m. and beyond 7 p.m. subject to such conditions relating to safety, holidays and working hours or any other condition to be observed by the employer as may be prescribed by the appropriate Government.
Summary
- Women are legally entitled to be employed in all establishments for all types of work.
- Women can be employed during night hours, specifically before 6 a.m. and beyond 7 p.m., provided they give their consent.
- Night employment of women is subject to safety, holidays, and working hour conditions prescribed by the appropriate Government.
- This section promotes gender equality by opening up all employment roles to women under safe conditions.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can women work night shifts under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020?
Yes, under Section 43 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, women can be employed before 6 a.m. and beyond 7 p.m. as long as they give their consent and the employer meets the safety, holiday, and working hour conditions.
2. Are there any types of work from which women are completely barred under Section 43 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020?
No, under Section 43 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, women are entitled to be employed in all establishments for all types of work.
3. Who sets the safety and working hour conditions for employing women at night under the 2020 labor code?
Under Section 43 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, the appropriate Government prescribes the safety, holiday, and working hour conditions that employers must observe when employing women during night hours.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 43 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, what is a mandatory prerequisite for employing women before 6 a.m. or after 7 p.m.?
Q2.Under Section 43 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, what types of establishments are women legally entitled to be employed in?
Q3.Under Section 43 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, which hours are specifically mentioned as requiring a woman employee's consent and additional safety conditions?
Q4.Under Section 43 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, who is responsible for prescribing the specific conditions regarding safety, holidays, and working hours for women working night hours?