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3w ago

Karnataka Plans 10-Hour Workdays With Up to 12-Hour Shifts, Keeps Weekly Cap at 48 Hours

Labour Minister Santosh Lad says the plan will let workers finish their 48-hour week in fewer days under ILO-compliant regulations.

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Overview

  • Under the draft amendment, private establishments could extend daily shifts from nine to 10 hours plus break and allow up to 12 hours with overtime.
  • The government emphasised that the weekly work ceiling will stay at 48 hours, reaffirming compliance with International Labour Organization standards.
  • Quarterly overtime limits would climb from the current 50 hours to 144 hours, reflecting a push for alignment with a Union government directive.
  • On June 18, the Department of Labour convened a tripartite meeting with trade unions and industry representatives as the proposal enters consultation.
  • The Karnataka State IT/ITeS Employees Union labelled the proposal “modern-day slavery” and has called on workers across sectors to oppose the changes.