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Chennai retail staff denied legal right to sit

Published Wednesday, May 27, 2026 · Updated May 28

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Retail staff in Chennai are reportedly being denied their legal right to sit during work hours, despite a 2021 amendment to the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act. Employers are failing to comply with the law, and the labor department is criticized for its inaction and perceived pro-employer bias.

What We Know — Key Points

  • In 2021, the Tamil Nadu government amended the Shops and Establishments Act, 1947, to include a legal provision ensuring retail and showroom workers have a seat to rest on during work hours.
  • Retail and showroom workers in Chennai are still being denied their legal right to sit during work hours, despite the 2021 amendment.
  • Employers in Chennai's retail sector are failing to comply with the legal provision for seating arrangements.
  • The labor department is perceived to have a pro-employer bias and has been inactive in enforcing the 'right to sit' law.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • The HinduCenter-Left

    The Hindu highlights the ongoing neglect of retail workers' legal right to sit in Chennai, emphasizing the failure of employers to comply with the law and the labor department's perceived pro-employer bias and inaction.

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