New Delhi: Recently, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Chairman SN Subramanian advised to work 90 hours a week, which started a new debate regarding working hours and work culture of companies. Earlier, Infosys founder Narayana Murthy had advised the youth to work 70 hours a week. Meanwhile, let us tell you what are the rules in India regarding working hours and overtime, as well as what action can be taken against them if the rules are not followed.
rule of working hours
In India, under the Factories Act, 1948, there is a provision to work for a maximum of 8-9 hours in a day and 48 hours in a week. Apart from this, in case of overtime, work can be done up to a maximum of 60 hours in a week. Along with this, it is also mandatory under the law that after working for five continuous hours, a break of one hour should be given.
rules of offices and shops
Under the Shops and Establishments Act applicable in different states of the country, there is a rule of working in offices and shops for 9 hours per day and 48 hours per week. According to Section 59 of the Factories Act, if an employee works more than 9 hours a day or 48 hours a week, he should be given double the normal wages. This rule also applies in the IT and service sector.
action on law violation
If employers violate labor laws, action can be taken against them under Section 92 of the Factories Act, 1948. It can lead to imprisonment of up to two years and a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh. The company's license can be canceled for repeated violations. If an employee is made to work against the rules or is not paid overtime, he can file a complaint in the Labor Commissioner's Office or Labor Court. Let us tell you that in the Labor Code-2020, it has been said to increase the working hours to 12, but the total weekly hours have been kept only at 48. The implementation of these laws is in the hands of the state government. Also read: Dangerous HMPV virus reaches Assam, 10 month old child infected, so many cases found in India
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