Leave & Working Hours in Goa
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
9 days within the first 12 months of continuous service.
Carry forward is not applicable.
- Casual leave
6 days within the first 12 months of continuous service.
Carry forward is not applicable.
- Earned / privilege leave
15 days once 240 days have been worked. Up to 45 days may be accumulated.
Carry forward is capped by the 45-day accumulation limit.
- Normal working hours
8 hours a day and 48 hours a week.
- Rest interval
At least a 60-minute break after 5 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.
- 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.
| Rule | Value |
|---|---|
| Daily Working Hours (Max) | 8 hours |
| Weekly Working Hours (Max) | 48 hours |
| Spread-Over Hours (Max) | 12 hours |
| Rest Interval | 60 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 Goa
- 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.