Labour Laws--Proposed Working Hours

New Labour Laws in India--The Proposed Changes to Working Hours

CS. Pragya Lalwani

The Indian government has proposed a new labour law that aims to overhaul the country's outdated labour regulations. The learned author in this write-up enlightens the impact of a key provision of a new law on workweek proposed in labour law, on the country's workforce.

1. Introduction

India is on the cusp of significant labour reforms with the introduction of new labour codes aimed at modernizing the country's labour laws and improving ease of doing business. Among the key changes proposed are revisions to working hours, which have sparked both interest and debate among employers, employees, and labour rights activists. Here is an in-depth look at the proposed changes and their potential implications.