Legal Update – Extended Working Hours under Telangana S&E Act, 1988

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Extended Working Hours under Telangana S&E Act, 1988

The Government of Telangana allows employees in all commercial establishments (other than shops) to work up to 10 hours per day, subject to a weekly limit of 48 hours under the Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988.

Key conditions –

Employees can work up to 10 hours per day, with a total of 48 hours per week.

Overtime wages must be paid for any work beyond 48 hours in a week.

Continuous work cannot exceed 6 hours without a minimum 30-minute rest interval.

The total work spread (including breaks) must not exceed 12 hours per day.

Overtime must not exceed 144 hours per quarter.

Non-compliance may result in revocation of the exemption by the government.

 

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