Karnataka proposes 12-Hour workday

India Jun 21, 2025

The Karnataka government wants to change labor laws so companies—especially in Bengaluru's tech sector—can increase daily shifts from 9 to 10 hours, with overtime stretching up to 12 hours.
The move could allow firms to switch from three shorter shifts to two longer ones.

IT unions say plan will hurt mental health

Unions and experts are pushing back hard, warning that longer workdays could hurt mental health, reduce productivity, and make work-life balance even tougher.
IT unions have called the plan "modern-day slavery," pointing out that most young employees already feel anxious about long hours.
The government says it's still talking with stakeholders and claims the changes match global standards.