Setting Up an HR Department from Scratch in a Diamond Company: Where Do I Start?

Hi, I am working at one of the diamond companies and want to set up an HR Department from scratch. The job also relates to the Factory Act. Please guide me.

Thank you very much, Bhakti. I have noticed that in this organization, employees are working 9.5 hours every day with no Saturday off. However, many people, especially female candidates, have requested fewer working hours and a longer lunch break, as the current break is only 15 minutes. Therefore, all employees are asking me to make changes, suggesting at least a 30-minute lunch break. I feel the need to discuss this with management, but I have recently joined, and this is a family business. I am a bit confused about whether they will agree to these changes. I have informed the employees to give me some days. Please guide me.

Normal Working Hours

Normal working hours (Sec. 8) are 9 hours a day / 48 hours a week. Opening hours should not be before 8 AM, and closing hours should not be after 6 PM. If your company falls into this bracket, then it is acceptable.

Rest Period

Rest (Sec. 10) includes 1/2 hour each day, with the period of continuous work not exceeding 5 hours.

Spread Over

Spread over (Sec. 11) should be 10 1/2 hours, including an interval for rest.

Overtime Regulations

Overtime (Sec. 8) should not exceed 54 hours, including normal working hours in a week. Overtime should also not exceed 150 hours a year.

Close Day

Close Day (Sec. 16) mandates that there should be one close day every week. Overtime is compulsory if it exceeds the above-mentioned hours.

Thank you.