Understanding Working Hours and Breaks in Factory Operations in Karnataka

What is the number of working hours in a factory running in a general/single shift? Currently, in our factory, we work from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm (9.5 hours) including a 30-minute break. Should we consider the working hours including breaks or excluding breaks?

Regards,
Vishnu Vardhan

Dear Vishnu,

Whether in the General shift or a rotating shift, the working hours remain the same, i.e., a maximum of 9 hours (excluding a 30-minute break) and a maximum of 48 hours per week. I hope in your case it is a 5-day working pattern.

Shailesh Parikh

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Vadodara

The number of working hours in a factory is from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Thank you.