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India IT Skirts 48‑Hour Workweek Rule
India’s Shops & Establishments Act classifies IT and ITeS firms as exempt, allowing them to sidestep the statutory 48‑hour workweek and overtime pay provisions. The loophole leaves many tech employees working beyond legal limits without additional compensation, fueling renewed calls for labour law reforms.
The Shops & Establishments Act exempts IT/ITeS companies, letting them bypass the 48‑hour weekly limit and overtime pay rules.
- Standard rule: 48‑hour week, overtime ≥2× regular rate.
- Exemption: IT/ITeS classified as “exempt”.
- Impact: Employees often work longer hours without extra pay, prompting reform debates.
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