Labour Law
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How many hours per week can an employee legally work in India?
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Below is a comprehensive legal analysis based on Indian law for your question.
Under the Factories Act, 1948 and the new labour codes, the maximum working hours are generally 8 hours per day and 48 hours per week for factory workers. The Code on Wages, 2019 and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 cap working hours and mandate a weekly holiday and breaks. Overtime beyond the normal hours must be paid at twice the ordinary rate of wages.
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