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Leave & Working Hours in Andhra Pradesh

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1 category of working hour rules · 1 total entries

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Night Shift (Women)

Allowed

OT Rate

2x wages

Total Entries

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Leave entitlements
Sick leave

12 days, available from the first 12 months of service and in each year after.

Carry forward is not applicable.

Casual leave

12 days, available from the first 12 months of service and in each year after.

Carry forward is not applicable.

Earned / privilege leave

15 days once 240 days have been worked. Up to 60 days may be accumulated.

Carry forward is capped by the 60-day accumulation limit.

Working hours and overtime
Normal working hours

10 hours a day and 48 hours a week.

Rest interval

A half-hour break after 6 hours of work.

Maximum overtime

Capped at 6 hours a week.

Spread-over

12 hours a day, start to finish.

Overtime wage rate

Twice the ordinary wage rate.

How the state defines its terms
Ordinary Rate of Wages

Worked out in the manner the state rules prescribe.

These provisions are drawn from the state's Shops and Establishments legislation and are summarised in our own words for consistency across states. Check the current notification and any local amendment before relying on them.

Shops & Establishments1 entry
RuleValue
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 Interval60 minutes
Weekly Off Days1 day
Night Shift AllowedYes
Night Shift for WomenAllowed (with safeguards)
Overtime Rate2x 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.