Prohibition on discrimination against women workers

(1) No woman worker shall be discriminated against in matters concerning recruitment, training, transfers, promotions or wages. (2) No woman shall be required or allowed to work in a shop or establishment except between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. : Provided that, where the State Government or any person, authorized by it in this behalf, is satisfied that the provision of shelter, rest room, night creche, ladies' toilet, adequate protection of their dignity, honour and safety, protection from sexual harassment, and their transportation from the shop or establishment to the door step of their residence exists in such shop or establishment, it may, by notification, after obtaining the consent of the woman worker, allow her to work between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., subject to such conditions as may be specified in the notification.