In my company, they are forcing us to work 9 hours daily, which amounts to 54 hours a week. The HR department of my company is not listening to us. They are threatening us by implying they will tarnish our careers with negative character certificates and compel us to resign. This intimidation has silenced everyone from speaking out against it. They justify the 9-hour workday by explaining that it consists of 8 hours of work and 1 hour of lunch, during which we are not allowed to leave the premises. Consequently, we are required to complete a full 9 hours daily.
Moreover, they are also pressuring us to work more than 9 hours each day. I am unsure of what steps I can take in response to this situation. I prefer not to have my name associated with these concerns, yet I am unwilling to endure this exploitation.
From India, Delhi
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Moreover, they are also pressuring us to work more than 9 hours each day. I am unsure of what steps I can take in response to this situation. I prefer not to have my name associated with these concerns, yet I am unwilling to endure this exploitation.
From India, Delhi
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Work Hours and Employee Rights
Working 9 hours in a single day occasionally is permissible, but it should not become a regular practice. Advise the HR Manager that this kind of attitude may lead employees to form a union for collective bargaining. Background verification and negative remarks in the relieving order are tools used by new-generation HR Managers. Let them understand that these measures apply to them as well. A negative comment about the HR climate of the organization on social media could cost the organization significantly.
From India, Kannur
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4526Working 9 hours in a single day occasionally is permissible, but it should not become a regular practice. Advise the HR Manager that this kind of attitude may lead employees to form a union for collective bargaining. Background verification and negative remarks in the relieving order are tools used by new-generation HR Managers. Let them understand that these measures apply to them as well. A negative comment about the HR climate of the organization on social media could cost the organization significantly.
From India, Kannur
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They make us work daily more than 9 hours even on Saturday more than 9 hours. And it’s also work from office they made us to stay at office late and than going back to home is really unsafe
From India, Delhi
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From India, Delhi
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The solution is to speak to HR during your monthly meeting. If they are not willing to change their attitude, file a complaint with the Labor Officer, who can conduct an inspection and report this non-compliance. You can also expose the organization as "the worst place to work."
From India, Kannur
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From India, Kannur
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We tried to talk to seniors, HR, and every responsible person about it, but unfortunately, there has been no response. I want to know if there is any way to file a complaint with the labor office without exposing my identity, as I don't want to risk my career.
From India, Delhi
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From India, Delhi
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You can bring this to the attention of the officer responsible for enforcing labor laws in your area, but be aware it might affect your career. As mentioned, their behavior is influenced by their power, and they know that no one will likely file a complaint against them. However, if you remain silent, the situation may worsen in the future.
There are links on portals like EPF and ESI where you can lodge complaints about an organization. Many state labor department portals also provide such facilities. You should utilize them. Without someone taking the first step, others will not be able to work peacefully.
From India, Kannur
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There are links on portals like EPF and ESI where you can lodge complaints about an organization. Many state labor department portals also provide such facilities. You should utilize them. Without someone taking the first step, others will not be able to work peacefully.
From India, Kannur
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Overtime Regulations and Reporting
Working beyond 8 hours attracts overtime. All employees should claim overtime for extra hours worked. You need to bring this to the attention of the labor and factory authorities. The HR department can't take action because they are pressured by management. Nowadays, there are many avenues to lodge complaints online; you can lodge a complaint on the labor and factory director's portal with evidence or visit their respective offices. Also, send a copy of the memo to all department heads.
From India, Mumbai
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Working beyond 8 hours attracts overtime. All employees should claim overtime for extra hours worked. You need to bring this to the attention of the labor and factory authorities. The HR department can't take action because they are pressured by management. Nowadays, there are many avenues to lodge complaints online; you can lodge a complaint on the labor and factory director's portal with evidence or visit their respective offices. Also, send a copy of the memo to all department heads.
From India, Mumbai
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First, lunch hour/time is excluded from working time under all labor laws; therefore, the HR is correct to that extent. It is not necessary for them to let you go out of the office (though that rule is excessive in the current scenario). As long as you are not working during the lunch hour, it's still 8 hours of work in a day.
If you are not happy with the terms of service, you should look for another job. They cannot spoil your career if you are leaving and joining another company. Since you know complaining is meaningless, then don't bother to do it and instead see which other company you can work for.
The rest is hardly going to help you.
From India, Mumbai
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If you are not happy with the terms of service, you should look for another job. They cannot spoil your career if you are leaving and joining another company. Since you know complaining is meaningless, then don't bother to do it and instead see which other company you can work for.
The rest is hardly going to help you.
From India, Mumbai
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Overtime Pay and Employee Rights
Overtime, working more than eight hours, attracts overtime pay. Every employee should submit a claim for overtime pay as it becomes available. You must bring this up with the factory and labor authorities. Under the pressure of management, the HR department is powerless and unable to take any action.
Ways to File Complaints
There are numerous ways to file complaints these days, including online, through the labor and factory director portals, with supporting documentation, or in person at the appropriate office. Make sure to distribute a copy of the memo to each department head.
From Vietnam, Hanoi
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Overtime, working more than eight hours, attracts overtime pay. Every employee should submit a claim for overtime pay as it becomes available. You must bring this up with the factory and labor authorities. Under the pressure of management, the HR department is powerless and unable to take any action.
Ways to File Complaints
There are numerous ways to file complaints these days, including online, through the labor and factory director portals, with supporting documentation, or in person at the appropriate office. Make sure to distribute a copy of the memo to each department head.
From Vietnam, Hanoi
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