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Working Hours in Andhra Pradesh
1 category of working hour rules · 1 total entries
Categories
1
Night Shift (Women)
Allowed
OT Rate
2x wages
Total Entries
1
Shops & Establishments1 entry
| Rule | Value |
|---|---|
| Daily Working Hours (Max) | 8 hours |
| Weekly Working Hours (Max) | 48 hours |
| Overtime Hours (Max per quarter) | 6 hours |
| Spread-Over Hours (Max) | 12 hours |
| Rest Interval | 60 minutes |
| Weekly Off Days | 1 day |
| Night Shift Allowed | Yes |
| Night Shift for Women | Allowed (with safeguards) |
| Overtime Rate | 2x ordinary wages |
Effective from: 1 April 2026
OSH Code 2020 - Impact on Andhra Pradesh
- Under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code 2020, daily working hours are capped and overtime must be compensated at no less than twice the ordinary rate.
- Women are now permitted to work night shifts in all establishments, subject to employer providing adequate safety measures, transportation, and consent.
- The state government may prescribe additional conditions for specific categories of establishments. Always verify with the latest state notifications.