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Hindustan Times
24-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
'I'm not for it, people are already...': Karnataka labour minister opposes controversial 12-hour workday proposal
Jun 24, 2025 12:29 PM IST Karnataka's Labour Minister Santosh Lad has expressed reservations about a recent government proposal that would extend the standard workday from nine to ten hours. The state government is reviewing an extensive overhaul of its labour regulations. Discussions are underway around potential amendments to the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act. These changes could permit workdays stretching up to 12 hours and increase the allowable overtime limits considerably. Discussions are underway around potential amendments to the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act.(Freepik) ALSO READ | 'Indians are the most overworked people on Earth': YouTuber's viral post sparks discussion "To me, right now it doesn't look good, as people are already working for nine hours. The new proposal suggests increasing work hours from nine to 10 hours daily, with a cap of 48 hours in a week. I will call every stakeholder, unions and talk to them and take their opinions as the proposal has come from central govt. Prima facie, I am not for it," he said, as quoted by news agency ANI. ALSO READ | 'Narayana Murthy must be dancing': Karnataka's 12-hour workday proposal triggers meme fest Specifically, proposed updates to the 1961 Act and its 1963 Rules would move the legal daily work limit from 9 to 10 hours and authorize up to 12 hours of overtime in a single day. Moreover, the current ceiling of 50 overtime hours over three months could rise dramatically to 144 hours under the new plan. ALSO READ | 'Modern-day slavery': Karnataka trade unions condemn proposal to extend workday to 12 hours The proposals have triggered sharp criticism from several labour unions, who argue that such measures risk undermining employee welfare. Some have labelled the proposed change as 'modern-day slavery.' Critics warned that longer workdays could erode work-life balance and heighten job insecurity, particularly in sectors like IT. Union leaders are now calling for collective resistance from workers to prevent these changes from taking effect.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
'Call it Narayana Murthy hours': Karnataka govt's 12-hour work proposal revives Infosys co-founder's 70-hour dream, sparks memefest
Remember Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy's comment over the suggestion for a 70-hour workweek for employees? Well, yes, that stirred a major debate online then. However, the 70-hour workweek reaction seems to be turning true after the Karnataka government proposed to increase daily working time from nine to 10 hours in the state. Along with this, the proposal will also allow up to 12 hours of work a day by amending the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961. Soon, the news dropped on the internet; it quickly sparked a wave of online reactions, with many referencing Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy, who earlier sparked a debate by advocating a 70-hour workweek for Indian youth. However, the Karnataka State IT/ITes Employees Union (KITU) on Wednesday opposed the proposal and called upon 'the entire working class to come in resistance". Karnataka government's proposal for new working hours sparks debate According to the Karnataka government, they are planning to amend the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961, along with the 1963 Rules, to increase the daily working hours from 9 to 10 hours and permit 12 hours of overtime in a single day. Additionally, the proposed changes would expand the current three-month overtime limit from 50 to 144 hours. The move is seen as part of a broader effort to "ease business operations" in the IT and service sectors. However, the proposal has drawn sharp criticism, but there are people who are sharing it as meme material. 12 hours of work a day in Karnataka sparks memefest Apart from drawing flak, the proposal has sparked a meme fest on social media, and netizens can't stop comparing it to Narayana Murthy's comment. A look at the funniest memes online: One said, "Karnataka IT employees who are already working 14 hours per day" Karnataka IT employees who are already working 14 hours per day - While another wrote, "Meanwhile, IT employees of Karnataka to Murthy and L&T Chairman for giving this idea.." Karnataka Govt proposes 12 hr workdays for IT employees. Meanwhile Narayana Murthy Sir.. "This is outrageous!," one added. "Lol it is inspired from who?" Lol it is inspired from who ? One claimed that Murthy must have been on board that proposal. Along with this, the social media platforms were soon flooded with memes, GIFs and sarcastic posts, including one reading, 'Narayana Murthy side mein naach raha he (Murthy must be dancing on the sidelines)." "Narayanmurti will be happy," another commented. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
