Weekly Holidays Act, 1942

This comprehensive edition of the Weekly Holidays Act, 1942 offers a complete, updated, and easily accessible account of the law governing weekly rest-day entitlements for employees in shops, restaurants, and notified establishments. The Act, designed to safeguard worker welfare, ensures that employees receive at least one day of rest every week, and places clear responsibilities on employers to comply with statutory requirements. The book explains the scope of the Act, categories of covered establishments, procedures for granting weekly holidays, permissible exemptions, and the duties of inspecting authorities. It also clarifies employer obligations, penalty provisions, enforcement mechanisms and any overlaps with state-level labour laws or Shops and Establishments Acts. Accompanied by structured commentary, practical notes, and statutory cross-references, this edition serves as both a quick reference and a detailed study tool. It is especially valuable for practitioners advising businesses, compliance officers managing workforce welfare, and students seeking a firm understanding of foundational labour welfare legislation in India.