The Delhi Shops & Establishment Act, and Rules, 1954 (“S & E Laws”) are applicable to all the shops and commercial establishments in the areas notified by Government of Delhi.
The Act is enacted for the purpose of protecting the rights of employees.
The Act provides regulations of the payment of wages, terms of services, work hours, rest intervals, overtime work, opening and closing hours, closed days, holidays, leaves, maternity leave and benefits, work conditions, rules for employment of children, records maintenance, etc.