Leave & Working Hours
Maharashtra 2026
Entitlements for Shops & Establishments
| S.No. | Leave Category | Entitlement | Maximum Carry Forward |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sick Leave | No specific provision for sick leave | NA |
| 2 | Casual Leave | 8 days | NA |
| 3 | Earned / Privilege Leave |
5 Days (for every 60 days worked) 18 days (for every 240 days worked) Accumulation limit is 45 days |
NA |
Working Time & Overtime Requirements
| 1 | Standard Working Hours | 10 hours per day and 48 hours per week |
| 2 | Rest Interval | A rest interval of at least 30 minutes after 6 hours of work |
| 3 | Maximum Overtime | 144 hours in a 3-month period |
| 4 | Maximum Spread-Over | 12 hours in a day |
| 5 | Overtime Wage Rate | 2 times the ordinary rate of wages |
Key Definitions
| 1 | Leave | Leave provisions include casual leave and earned / privilege leave as applicable to the establishment. |
| 2 | Overtime Hours | Overtime is subject to the prescribed limit applicable to the relevant period. |
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