Women can work night shifts with consent and safety measures under the new labour code
25 October 2026 · 2 min read · HireHo
Based on KPMG India's labour codes explainer (December 2025). Summarised in our own words.
Share on WhatsAppAccording to KPMG's summary of the labour codes, women may work night shifts if they consent and the employer provides the required safety measures.
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What this means in practice
- Night work is a choice, not an obligation. You should be able to say no.
- Ask about transport, lighting, security and a complaints process before you accept.
- Get shift timings and extra pay, if any, in your appointment letter.
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The exact safety requirements are set in rules, which may differ by state. We have not listed them here to avoid mistakes.
SourcesKPMG India: Implementation of Labour Codes, what changes and road aheadHireHo explains these reports in its own words. Figures belong to the sources above.
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