Considering 12-Hour Shifts for Unskilled Staff in India? Here's What You Need to Know About Legal Compliance

Legal Considerations for 12-Hour Shifts in India

In India, the legal regulations regarding the working hours for unskilled staff are governed by various labor laws. It is essential for employers to adhere to these laws to ensure the well-being and rights of their employees. If you are considering implementing a 12-hour shift for unskilled staff in India, it is advisable to consult with legal experts or authorities to confirm its legality and compliance with the relevant labor laws. Proper understanding and adherence to the laws can help in maintaining a fair and lawful work environment for all employees involved.

Dear Member,

Is this 12-hour shift spread over timings of a shift or are these the actual working hours? We are required to examine the applicability of the Act under which our working hours are regulated and then review that Act to see the shift timings, actual working hours, and rest interval timings.

R.N.Khola

As per the Factories Act 1948, the maximum working hours, including breaks, should not exceed 10 hours and 30 minutes in a day. The maximum working hours per day are stipulated as 9 hours and per week as 48 hours. There should not be any discrimination among skilled and unskilled workers.

Abbas.P.S

Working twelve hours a day is neither legal in commercial establishments nor in factories in India.

Regards,
Anil Kaushik

Dear Friend,

Regardless of the industry, working hours should not exceed 48 hours per week and 9 hours per day. If the hours worked surpass this limit, the workers must be compensated with double overtime wages. However, in factories in Gujarat, the government itself imposes restrictions on allowing overtime work.

With warm regards,

S. Bhaskar
9099024667

According to the Factory Act, the standard working hours are 8, but they can be extended by providing notice/information to the labor office.

Hi Dear HRs,

What is the rule on software companies that make employees stretch beyond 8 hours? A reason for inefficiency is cited in most cases. Can the employee still take up the issue with HR if the manager forces the employee to work beyond 9 hours citing emergency problems?

Please advise.

Thanks,
Priya

How can we legalize 12 hours of work for four days in a week and have three days off?

Regards,
SVR PRASAD