Latest Compliance Updates For Himachal Pradesh
Exemption under Himachal Pradesh Shops Act
28 Dec, 2022The Government of Himachal Pradesh, considering the heavy rush of tourists on the occasion of new year, with effect from 28 Dec 2022 to 02 Jan 2023, has exempted all shops and establishments from the operation of Section 8 (Intervals for meals or rest), Section 9 (Opening and Closing hours), and Section 10 (Close day) under the Himachal Pradesh Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1969.
🏷️ Himachal Pradesh Shops ActPaid Holiday in Himachal Pradesh for General Election
28 Oct, 2022The Government of Himachal Pradesh has declared paid holiday on 12 November 2022 for all persons employed in any business, trade, industrial undertaking, or any other Establishments on account of the General Election.
🏷️ Himachal Pradesh Factories RulesHimachal Pradesh List of Holidays FY 2023
10 Oct, 2022The Government of Himachal Pradesh has published the list of public holidays for the year 2023.
🏷️ Himachal Pradesh Factories RulesGrant of paid holiday on 14 Sep 2022 in Himachal Pradesh
29 Aug, 2022Himachal Pradesh Government has declared 14 September 2022, as a public holiday for voters on account of the general election to Gram Panchayat Sainj, Development Block Theog, District Shimla.
🏷️ Himachal Pradesh Factories RulesHimachal Pradesh factories can employ women in night shifts
12 Aug, 2022Himachal Pradesh Government permits employment of women workers in factories situated in the State of Himachal Pradesh during night shifts i.e. from 07.00 P.M. to 06.00 A.M which shall remain valid for three years subject to certain conditions.
🏷️ Himachal Pradesh Factories RulesMore Notifications
Paid Holiday in Himachal Pradesh on 10 August 2022
Paid Holiday to the Workers in Himachal Pradesh for Election
Contract Labour Himachal Pradesh Amendment Act, 2020
Himachal Pradesh allows extended working hours in factories for 3 months
Leave Rules For Himachal Pradesh
Here is a snapshot of various leave rules as per the Himachal Pradesh Shops & Establishments Act.
| Item | Qty | Remarks |
| Annual / Privileged / Earned Leave (AL/PL/EL) | 18 days | |
| Casual Leave (CL) | 7 days | |
| Sick Leave (SL) | 7 days | |
| Maximum AL/PL that can be carried forward | 30 Days | |
| Working hours in a day | 9 | |
| Total hours in a week | 48 | |
| Rest Interval | 30 minutes | Rest after 5 hours of work |
About Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is a state in the northern part of India. Situated in the Western Himalayas, it is one of the eleven mountain states and is characterized by an extreme landscape featuring several peaks and extensive river systems. Himachal Pradesh shares borders with the Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to the north, and the states of Punjab to the west, Haryana to the southwest, and Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh to the south. The state shares a border to the east with the Tibet Autonomous Region in China.