Is Lunch Break Part of the 8-Hour Workday? Seeking Clarity on Labor Laws

As per the Factories Act and the Shops and Establishment Act, can you clarify whether the lunchtime is included in the working hours, i.e., 8 hours per day, or if it is 8 and 1/2 hours including lunch?

Prasant
kishore_prasant@rediffmail.com

Lunch Breaks and Working Hours

Lunch hours do not include the 8 hours of work; they are excluded from the 8-hour work period. An employee is entitled to a lunch break after 4-5 hours of work. Following lunch, the employee is required to work for the remaining 3-4 hours. The Factories Act/Shops and Establishment Act provide provisions for breaks, but these breaks are not considered part of the working hours.

Regards,
Prasant