Delhi Labour Department Advisory on Work-From-Home Policy

The Office of the Secretary-cum-Commissioner (Labour), Labour Department, Government of NCT of Delhi, has issued an advisory dated 14 May 2026 regarding the implementation of Work-From-Home (WFH) policy in view of the prevailing fuel conservation situation.

The advisory requests employers of industrial establishments, factories, shops, and commercial establishments, including IT and ITES units in Delhi, to encourage eligible employees to work from home for a minimum of two days per week, wherever feasible. Establishments may maintain up to 50% workforce strength at the workplace, depending on the nature of work and operational requirements.

Employers are also advised to adopt staggered working hours; promote public transport and carpooling; reduce physical meetings; limit non-essential official travel; and ensure proper IT support for smooth WFH operations.

The advisory further encourages employers and employees to support the national campaign “Mera Bharat – Mera Yogdan” by reducing fuel consumption, adopting mindful consumption practices, improving health habits, and supporting locally made Indian products.

Essential and emergency services such as hospitals, electricity, water, sanitation, municipal services, and other notified emergency services are exempted from this advisory.