In a significant labour reform move, the Haryana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on Monday approved The Factories (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, modernising key provisions of the Factories Act, 1948, to align with present-day industrial practices and gender parity goals.

The amendment mandates that every factory management must issue a formal appointment letter to each worker at the time of joining, ensuring transparency and legal protection for both employers and employees.

In a progressive step towards gender inclusivity, the government has lifted the outdated restriction that prohibited women from working on or near machinery, including cotton openers. Employers will, however, be required to ensure adequate safety measures and protective gear for women workers.

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