Exemption for IT and ITES Establishments in Uttar Pradesh
Exemption for IT and ITES Establishments in Uttar Pradesh
Pursuant to the authority granted by Section 3(3) of the Uttar Pradesh Dookan Aur Vanijya Adhisthan Adhiniyam, 1962, the Governor hereby exempts Information Technology (IT) and Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) establishments in Uttar Pradesh from Sections 6 and 7 of the Act for a period of two years from the date of this notification, subject to the following conditions:
- Working Hours:
- Young persons (ages 14-18): Maximum of 6 hours per day.
- Other employees: Maximum of 12 hours per day (including rest intervals).
- Rest Intervals: Employees must receive a minimum of half an hour rest after five hours of continuous work. Total work and rest periods must not exceed 12 hours in a day.
- Overtime:
- Work exceeding 48 hours per week will be classified as overtime, entitling the employee to overtime wages.
- Overtime pay shall be at twice the ordinary rate, which includes basic wages and applicable allowances (excluding bonuses).
- Overtime Limit: Total overtime hours shall not exceed 125 hours in any quarter (defined as three consecutive months starting January 1, April 1, July 1, or October 1).
- Weekly Off: Every employee is entitled to a weekly day off.
- Public Holidays: Employees working on designated public holidays shall receive compensatory leave.
- Safety Measures: Employers must ensure adequate security and transportation for women employees during night shifts.
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