Hello, I am working in a private limited company. I just want to ask, is there any legal action that can be taken against a company that requires employees to work more than 8 hours? My office hours should be from 10 AM to 6 PM, but no one can leave the office before 9 PM. The minimum working hours here are 10, and they do not pay for overtime. It is a firm where 60 workers are employed, and the minimum working hours are 10, with some working up to 15-20 hours, yet they do not compensate for the extra time. Please help me in this case; I am sick of it, and it's not just me but all the employees working in this company. Please advise me on what I can do in this situation and where I can lodge a complaint. They tell us we are in training, but in this company, at least 8 months of work is done. However, in this company, only 6 months of training is supposed to be provided. Please help us.
From India, Mohali
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Every company is bound to follow certain rules regarding the engagement of employees. Accordingly, no employer shall allow employees to work for more than 8 hours or 9 hours (if working for 5 days a week) a day. If the number of hours per week exceeds 48 hours, employees are entitled to be paid overtime wages at double the rate of wages.
Collective Bargaining and Employee Rights
But this is the situation with all companies where the workers are not united, and their collective bargaining is absent. That does not mean that you should form a union and then bargain collectively, but you can do it directly without forming a union. You can resist doing overtime or demand extra payment for work done over and above the scheduled time.
From India, Kannur
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4526Collective Bargaining and Employee Rights
But this is the situation with all companies where the workers are not united, and their collective bargaining is absent. That does not mean that you should form a union and then bargain collectively, but you can do it directly without forming a union. You can resist doing overtime or demand extra payment for work done over and above the scheduled time.
From India, Kannur
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From the description given, it appears you are working in an office establishment and the Shops & Establishment Act applies. The endless working without any compensation for it is definitely against the law. The Labour Inspector is one authority who can effectively intervene in the matter. Also, the labor unions/trade unions can help in protecting your rights.
From India, Mumbai
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