Shop Act License for Pune IT Startups: 24x7 Operations, 3-Shift Permissions & Women Night Shift Rules

Shop Act Compliance for IT Companies and SaaS Startups in Pune

Pune is recognized globally as an IT development hub, with technology centers in Hinjewadi, Magarpatta City, and Kharadi serving overseas clients across US, European, and Asia-Pacific time zones. Running round-the-clock software engineering operations, 24x7 tech support desks, and multi-shift data operations requires strict adherence to specialized labor provisions under the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act, 2017.

The 2017 Act officially permits commercial establishments and IT enterprises to operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, provided workers are deployed in structured shifts not exceeding 9 hours per day and 48 hours per week. Most critically, Section 13 imposes mandatory safety covenants when deploying women employees during night shifts (between 9:30 PM and 7:00 AM). KOKJAGUAR Consultancy helps IT firms design fully compliant labor protocols. Explore our IT corporate labor advisory.

Mandatory Safety Rules for Women Working Night Shifts

• Prior Written Consent: Voluntary written consent must be obtained from female staff working between 9:30 PM and 7:00 AM.
• Dedicated Door-to-Door Transport: Safe vehicular transportation with GPS tracking and security escorts picking up and dropping female employees directly at their doorstep.
• Security Perimeters: Dedicated security guards stationed at entrances and well-lit office corridors.
• Internal Complaints Committee (ICC): Mandatory POSH committee formed under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013.