Working Hours

In 2023–24, workers in Andhra Pradesh logged 47.4 hours a week against 46.5 in Tamil Nadu, 45.6 in Kerala, and 47.1 in Karnataka

Working hour restrictions reduce workers' potential to earn, says Economic Survey

The Economic Survey 2025 said that the new labour laws represent a step in the right direction. With the introduction of flexible regulations, these laws could lead to growth for firms, creating more employment opportunities.

IT employee union stages protest against increasing working hours in Bengaluru

The Labour department’s Additional Commissioner Manjunath G assured protestors that the demands will be taken up for consideration by the government.

Redefining the future of work: Beyond the 9-to-5 norm

The future of the workplace is intricately linked to the integration of emerging technologies, the aspirations of the Gen Z workforce, and the economic viability of innovative workplace concepts

Narayana Murthy’s call for 70-hour workweek: Research shows longer hours unproductive 

The point of discussion should be not just the total number of hours worked in a week, but how India’s competitiveness in the global marketplace can improve if some of the factors that lower productivity are removed

Average working hours per week a mere 42.5, far lower than Narayana Murthy’s 70-hour benchmark 

The government’s Periodic Labour Force Survey says the average workweek was 42.5 hours in April-June 2023, compared to 52.6 hours in April-June 2018

Google employee claims he works just 2 hours a day. Elon Musk's reaction is all of us

Elon Musk was seemingly blown away by the fact that Google employees work only two hours a day according to a viral post. He wrote "wow" while commenting on it.

Corporate staffer working 17 hours a day seeks health advice. Check doctor's response

Several Twitter users had empathised with the man. 'Must not have been an easy decision at all. Hope you find something that's probably something u feel enthused about, every day,' wrote one user.

International Labour Organisation to Review India's Increasing Working Hours

The ILO is currently examining the working hours and schedules of individuals in India, with a focus on the impact of these changes on the country's workforce.

Tamil Nadu Assembly passes Bill to allow 12-hour shifts for factory workers

Workers in the state will have the option to work for four days in a week with three days' paid leave, and total weekly working hours will remain unchanged, said Industries Minister Thangam Thennarasu. This will benefit women workers, the minister said while adding that action will be taken against factories that force employees to work against their wishes.

This country wants to reduce working hours from 45 to 40 per week

The government of Chilean President Gabriel Boric said on Tuesday it has revived efforts to pass a bill that would reduce working hours in the country

India's working hours one of the longest among global peers: NSSO report

Workers in Indian cities worked for 53-54 hours and those in villages worked 46-47 hours in a week during the July-June 2018 period.

Mumbai works the hardest: Check out the cities where employees toil and chill

An average employee in Mumbai works 3,315 hours a year, which is the highest in the world, a UBS study states. Here are 10 cities where employees work the most and least.

Employees in Mumbai work the longest hours, take least vacation days: UBS

As a part of its Price and Earning 2018 Report, UBS gauged 77 cities around the world on the basis of various criteria which included average working hours.

Flexible timings give an advantage to companies using cloud

Pratibha Industries limited is a leading infrastructure company spread across water & environmental engineering, urban infrastructure and buildings. Their CIO Mr Shrikant Kadam speaks to us below

Airport Metro to operate longer hours, better frequency

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation will be increasing its frequency, speed, and operating hours of the Airport Express Line from August, the DMRC said in a statement.