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Karnataka: 14-hour shift likely for IT workers as government mulls proposal to extend working hours, IT/ITeS workers’ union calls for attempt to ‘impose slavery’

Karnataka: 14-hour shift likely for IT workers as government mulls proposal to extend working hours, IT/ITeS workers’ union calls for attempt to ‘impose slavery’

Image of IT industry representative in Karnataka (Photo credits; Wikimedia Commons)

New Delhi, July 21: The Karnataka government is reportedly considering increasing the working hours for IT employees from the current 10 hours to 14 hours per day. The proposal has led to significant controversy, with IT unions such as the Karnataka State IT/ITeS Employees Union (KITU) terming the move as inhuman. The union claims that it will have a negative impact on the welfare of IT workers. The proposed Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Amendment Bill, 2024 is likely to impose a 14-hour working day, which could affect around two million IT workers in the state.

According to a report by ABP LiveThe Karnataka government is now considering increasing the working hours of IT workers from the current 10 hours to 14 hours per day. However, the suggestion has been met with strong opposition from KITU, which has termed the move as inhuman and potentially detrimental to the health and morale of IT workers. Job Creation in India: India’s manufacturing sector is booming and creating more jobs than ever, says report.

Reports also suggest that the idea of ​​amending the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishment Act to allow a 14-hour working day was discussed in a meeting organised by the labour ministry with industry representatives. Members of the Karnataka State IT/ITeS Employees Union (KITU) have already spoken to Labour Minister Santosh Lad to express their concerns on the issue.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 21, 2024 10:50 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).