Daily Working Hours Allowed to Go up From 9 to 10 Hours in Maharashtra’s Private Sector as State Cabinet Plans to Amend Laws

Maharashtra allows daily working hours to go from 9 to 10 in private sector

The longer hours, however, will only be applicable subject to overtime pay and the workers’ consent.

Daily working hours allowed to go up from 9 to 10 hours in Maharashtra’s private sector as State cabinet plans to amend laws

The move is aimed at attracting investments, generating employment and safeguarding workers' rights, an official statement said

Maharashtra To Amend Laws For Longer Private Sector Work Hours

The Maharashtra cabinet on Wednesday gave its approval to amend laws that will allow increasing the maximum daily working hours for private sector employees from the present nine to 10 hours.

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