Uttar Pradesh’s Factories (Amendment) Act now empowers the state government to permit up to 12 hours of work in a day in factories (so long as weekly work does not exceed 48 hours). It also raises the short-term overtime ceiling (to as much as 144 hours per quarter in exceptional situations)...
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UP’s new Factories (Amendment) Act allows up to 12-hour workdays, retains 48-hour weekly cap
The Uttar Pradesh Factories (Amendment) Act marks a significant shift in employment regulations by permitting up to 12 hours of work in a day in factories, while keeping the weekly cap at 48 hours, increasing overtime limits and opening night shifts to women under consent and safety conditions. The...
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