Leave & Working Hours in Assam
1 category of working hour rules · 1 total entries
Categories
1
Night Shift (Women)
Not Allowed
OT Rate
2x wages
Total Entries
1
- Sick leave
7 days, available from the first 12 months of service and in each year after.
Carry forward is not applicable.
- Casual leave
8 days, available from the first 12 months of service and in each year after.
Carry forward is not applicable.
- Earned / privilege leave
18 days once 240 days have been worked in the previous calendar year. Up to 45 days may be accumulated.
Carry forward is capped by the 45-day accumulation limit.
- Normal working hours
6 days per week: 9 hours a day, counting the rest break. 5 days per week: 10 hours a day, counting the rest break.
- Rest interval
A half-hour break is required.
- Maximum overtime
Capped at 144 hours a quarter.
- Spread-over
10.5 hours for 6 days per week; 12 hours for 5 days per week, start to finish.
- Overtime wage rate
Twice the ordinary wage rate.
- Year
The statutory year runs from 1 January.
- Ordinary Rate of Wages
Basic wages plus allowances, including the cash value of any food or other concession, but not bonus.
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.
| Rule | Value |
|---|---|
| Daily Working Hours (Max) | 9 hours |
| Weekly Working Hours (Max) | 48 hours |
| Overtime Hours (Max per quarter) | 144 hours |
| Spread-Over Hours (Max) | 10.5 hours |
| Rest Interval | 30 minutes |
| Weekly Off Days | 1 day |
| Night Shift Allowed | Yes |
| Night Shift for Women | Not Allowed |
| Overtime Rate | 2x ordinary wages |
OSH Code 2020 - Impact on Assam
- 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.