I am working in a manufacturing company in the position of HR Executive. Our office hours were originally from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. However, the management has recently extended the office timings from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM without providing any overtime pay for the additional hours worked. Could you please advise me on what steps I should take in this situation?
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In any factory, an employer may require a maximum of 54 hours of work in a week, out of which six hours would be considered as overtime. Generally, an employer may not demand work for over 48 hours in a week in any factory, shop, or commercial establishment in Delhi. Please refer to Section 51 and 54 of the Delhi Factories Rules, 1950, which state the following:
Hours of Work (Adults): Sections 51 and 54
"No adult worker shall be required or allowed to work in a factory for more than 48 hours in any week and for more than 9 hours in any day. With the previous approval of the Chief Inspector, the daily maximum specified in Sec. 51 may be exceeded to facilitate the change of shifts."
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Umesh Chaudhary
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Hours of Work (Adults): Sections 51 and 54
"No adult worker shall be required or allowed to work in a factory for more than 48 hours in any week and for more than 9 hours in any day. With the previous approval of the Chief Inspector, the daily maximum specified in Sec. 51 may be exceeded to facilitate the change of shifts."
Warm regards,
Umesh Chaudhary
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From India, Delhi
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