📌 Introduction The Maharashtra Government has introduced the Maharashtra Shops & Establishments (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, effective 1st October 2025. This update to the Maharashtra Shops & Establishments Act, 2017 is one of the most important labour law updates in India 2025. The amendment focuses on: For every shop, restaurant, retail outlet, and office in Maharashtra,… Read more »

📌 Introduction In a significant move, the Government of Maharashtra has clarified that shops and restaurants can now remain open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week under the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2017. This update brings Mumbai and other major cities in Maharashtra in line… Read more »

Understanding the Latest Amendments to the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act, 2017 The Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2017, has recently been updated with significant amendments. These changes, introduced by the Maharashtra Government on 22nd July 2024, aim to improve compliance and ensure better protection for both establishments… Read more »

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s gift to Krishna worshipers on Janmashtami, announcement of public holiday on Dahi Handi in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s gift to Krishna worshipers on Janmashtami, announcement of public holiday on Dahi Handi in Maharashtra which will be celebrated on 19th Aug 2022

 Salient Features of the Bill –Application and registration: Establishments need to register online with uploaded, self-certified documents. This is to be done within 60 days of commencement of business. Closure of an establishment must be communicated within 30 days. Days and hours of work and rest: Operation of shops is hereby permitted 24 hours/7 days… Read more »