Uttar Pradesh Orders Shops, Showrooms To Provide Chairs & Rest Breaks For Staff
Published on: Nov. 16, 2025, 7:20 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
The Uttar Pradesh Labour Department has issued new directives requiring all retail stores & commercial establishments to provide seating arrangements such as chairs, stools or benches for their employees. Officials said the decision was prompted by long-standing complaints that workers in sales & retail outlets are often forced to stand throughout their shifts, leading to a range of health issues.
