Sat Jul 05 11:57:49 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
The Telangana government has increased the permissible daily work hours at commercial establishments (excluding shops) from 8 to 10, while maintaining the weekly limit at 48 hours. The new order outlines rules for rest periods, overtime wages, and the maximum spread of work hours within a day.
**News Article:**
**Telangana Extends Daily Work Hours for Commercial Establishments**
HYDERABAD, July 5, 2025 – The Telangana government has issued a new order permitting commercial establishments, excluding shops, to extend their daily work hours from eight to ten. The order, issued by the Labour, Employment and Factories department, maintains the weekly work hour limit at 48.
The new regulation stipulates that employees working beyond 48 hours in a week are entitled to overtime wages. It also mandates a minimum 30-minute rest period for employees working more than six hours consecutively. The total spread of work hours, including rest periods, cannot exceed twelve hours in a single day. The order aims to provide flexibility to businesses while ensuring worker protection and fair compensation.
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