Gujarat changes industrial law to allow women to work night shifts and longer hours.

• Allows women to work night shifts between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. with safety measures.
• Increases maximum daily working hours from nine to twelve.
• Factories can extend work shifts to twelve hours per day with written consent.
• Overtime wages will be double the ordinary rate, and the quarterly overtime limit has been raised from 75 to 125 hours.
• Employers must implement safety protocols for night shifts, including adequate lighting, CCTV surveillance, female security personnel, and secure transportation.
• No worker can be compelled to work on night shifts without written consent.
• Amendments aim to enhance operational flexibility, stimulate investment, and job creation.