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Can Pregnant Woman Works Night Shift?

Can Pregnant Woman Works Night Shift?

Employment (Female Workmen) Regulations prohibits a pregnant female workman to work at night unless she has given her consent in writing and is not certified unfit by a doctor to perform night work.

So, employer need a document from employee saying that she agrees to work at night shift. However, at any time, if the female employee shown the employer the certification that she is unfit for night shift, the employer should make arrangement for the employee.