2019
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
Which state government approved amendment in the Factory Act of 1948 to allow women for working in the night shift?
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
|
Goa
|
|
|
Punjab
|
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Uttar Pradesh government has allowed factories to employ women on night shifts between 7 pm and 6 am, if the employers fulfil certain conditions to ensure the safety and security of the female workers and make certain provisions at the workplace.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Government of India, meeting a longstanding demand for gender parity in the workforce, has approved an amendment in The Factories Act 1948 to allow women employees to work in nightshifts.
Detailed explanation-3: -Section 66(1)(b) of the Factories Act, 1948 states that no woman shall be required or allowed to work in any factory except between the hours of 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.
There is 1 question to complete.