Maharashtra Govt Increases Daily Working Hours of Pvt Sector Employees from 9 to 10

The Maharashtra state government has increased the daily working hours for private sector employees from 9 to 10 hours. The government's goal is to attract new investments and create more jobs.

Factory Timings Raised, But Employee Consent Remains a Must

The Maharashtra state government has amended two important laws: The Factories Act, 1948, and The Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act, 2017. Under the new rules, factories will be allowed to operate for up to 12 hours a day.

Besides, employees must now take a mandatory rest break after 6 hours of work, instead of five. The maximum amount of overtime has also been raised from 115 to 144 hours every 3 months. A key part of this change is that workers must give their consent before working overtime.

New Rules for Small Businesses with 20 or More Workers

For shops and businesses with 20 or more workers, the daily working hours have been increased from nine to ten. The overtime limit has also been expanded from 125 to 144 hours per quarter.

Smaller businesses with fewer than 20 workers will no longer need to get a registration certificate. However, they will still need to inform the authorities about their operations.

Maharashtra To Align State Labour Laws With Workers’ Welfare

The government has stated that all overtime work will be properly compensated, with employees receiving double their normal pay for the extra hours they work. This is a crucial detail aimed at ensuring fair treatment for workers.

This move places Maharashtra in line with other states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and Tripura, which have also updated their labour laws to offer more flexibility to businesses.

What Are the Goals?

The Maharashtra government believes these changes will help in several ways:

• Attracting new businesses and investments to the state.
• Creating more job opportunities for people.
• Making sure employees are fairly paid for any extra hours they work.
• Making it easier for small businesses to operate.

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Conclusion

While these changes are meant to make Maharashtra more attractive for business and investment, they also bring up important questions about employee well-being and the balance between work and personal life. As these new rules are put into place, it will be important to see how they affect both the state's economy and the health and happiness of its workers. The true impact of these reforms will be measured not just in economic growth, but also in the quality of life for the people of Maharashtra.

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