Overtime

'These activities occurred after working hours, with the employee lacking the option to decline participation. Therefore, they should be classified as overtime,' the court declared.

Is 90 Hours a Week Legal? Here’s What Indian Labour Laws Say About Overtime

Can Indian employees legally work 90 hours a week? We break down what labour laws say about overtime, mental health, and work-life balance. Learn how corporate culture and evolving labour codes impact your rights. Watch now to stay informed

Advocate 'speechless' on Gen Z employee's reason for coming late to office. Viral post sparks discussion

In the message, the employee addressed his senior colleagues with a matter-of-fact tone, stating, 'Hi Sir & Ma'am, I will be coming tomorrow at 11.30 am because I am currently leaving the office at 8.30 pm.'

The real reason why Karnataka government is increasing working hours of IT employees

The proposed amendment to the Karnataka Shops and Establishment Act mandates employee consent for overtime and proposes double pay. However, the IT employees' union opposes the move and has decided to stage a protest on August 3.

Demonetisation: Bank union seeks overtime for extra working hrs

Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised bank employees for the hard work done during the demonetisation period, a bank union has demanded overtime for the extra hours put in by staff during the 50-day window that ended on December 30.

Half of Japan cos reviewing work hours; overtime cuts in focus

Just over half of Japanese firms are reviewing rules on working hours with many looking to cut down on overtime, a Reuters poll shows, in a sign that the government has gained traction in its campaign for more employee-friendly labour practices.

'Working overtime raises risk of heart disease by 80%'

You might want to cut down on theovertime! Working more than eight hours a day raises the risk of heart disease by 80%, a new major study has claimed.