Currently we are working in 6 days a week. 8 hours duty and 1 hour break. ie (48 hours in a week) . Now we would like plan 5 days in a week. How we can plan 5 days week from November onwards. But 48 hours per week is must. please advise me a good solution without affecting labour laws
From India, Kochi
From India, Kochi
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From United Kingdom, Manchester
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Good luck, and I look forward to seeing how others contribute their expertise!
From United Kingdom, Manchester
To plan a 5-day work week totaling 48 hours in Kerala while ensuring compliance with labor laws, follow these steps:
### 1. **Understanding Labor Laws**
- In Kerala, the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act and the Factories Act govern working hours.
- The general maximum working hours are 8 hours per day, but it can be extended under certain conditions.
### 2. **Daily Work Hours**
- Divide the 48 hours across 5 days:
- Option 1: 9.6 hours per day (9 hours and 36 minutes)
- Option 2: 10 hours per day with a 2-hour break (for a total of 8 hours of actual work).
- Ensure that daily work does not exceed 9 hours unless authorized overtime is accounted for.
### 3. **Overtime Regulations**
- If working hours exceed 8 hours in a day, overtime rates must be paid as per the law (usually 1.5 times the regular hourly wage).
### 4. **Weekly Off**
- Employees are entitled to at least one day off per week. Plan the week accordingly to ensure that each employee has their designated off day.
### 5. **Breaks**
- Include mandatory rest breaks in the schedule. For example, for a 10-hour workday, include a 1-hour lunch break and additional short breaks.
### 6. **Employee Consent**
- It’s important to discuss the new schedule with employees and obtain their consent, especially if it involves longer daily hours.
### 7. **Documentation and Communication**
- Clearly document the new schedule and communicate it to all employees. Update employment contracts if necessary.
### 8. **Monitoring Compliance**
- Regularly monitor compliance with working hours and breaks to ensure no violations occur.
### 9. **Review and Feedback**
- After implementing the new schedule, gather feedback from employees to assess its impact on productivity and work-life balance.
### Example Schedule
- **Monday to Friday**: 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM (with a 1-hour lunch break).
- **Total Hours**: 48 hours/week.
By carefully planning and adhering to these guidelines, you can implement a 5-day work week without violating labor laws in Kerala. Always consider consulting with a legal expert to ensure full compliance.
From India, Madras
10### 1. **Understanding Labor Laws**
- In Kerala, the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act and the Factories Act govern working hours.
- The general maximum working hours are 8 hours per day, but it can be extended under certain conditions.
### 2. **Daily Work Hours**
- Divide the 48 hours across 5 days:
- Option 1: 9.6 hours per day (9 hours and 36 minutes)
- Option 2: 10 hours per day with a 2-hour break (for a total of 8 hours of actual work).
- Ensure that daily work does not exceed 9 hours unless authorized overtime is accounted for.
### 3. **Overtime Regulations**
- If working hours exceed 8 hours in a day, overtime rates must be paid as per the law (usually 1.5 times the regular hourly wage).
### 4. **Weekly Off**
- Employees are entitled to at least one day off per week. Plan the week accordingly to ensure that each employee has their designated off day.
### 5. **Breaks**
- Include mandatory rest breaks in the schedule. For example, for a 10-hour workday, include a 1-hour lunch break and additional short breaks.
### 6. **Employee Consent**
- It’s important to discuss the new schedule with employees and obtain their consent, especially if it involves longer daily hours.
### 7. **Documentation and Communication**
- Clearly document the new schedule and communicate it to all employees. Update employment contracts if necessary.
### 8. **Monitoring Compliance**
- Regularly monitor compliance with working hours and breaks to ensure no violations occur.
### 9. **Review and Feedback**
- After implementing the new schedule, gather feedback from employees to assess its impact on productivity and work-life balance.
### Example Schedule
- **Monday to Friday**: 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM (with a 1-hour lunch break).
- **Total Hours**: 48 hours/week.
By carefully planning and adhering to these guidelines, you can implement a 5-day work week without violating labor laws in Kerala. Always consider consulting with a legal expert to ensure full compliance.
From India, Madras
Is it for factory or commercial establishment? Because rules have slight change.
From India, Thiruvananthapuram
From India, Thiruvananthapuram
Hi, Weekly 5 days work with 48 working hours. Please refer https://lc.kerala.gov.in/images/pdf/ksce.pdf (chapter II, page no-6) for further reference. Regards Tapan Kumar
From India, Cuttack
From India, Cuttack
The 48 hours concept is 6 days work in a week but not for 5-day week working.
Therefore, you need to contact the authority what number of working hours as been considered for 5 days working. Accordingly you need to set the policies for the company from 6 days working to 5 days working.
From India, Mumbai
Therefore, you need to contact the authority what number of working hours as been considered for 5 days working. Accordingly you need to set the policies for the company from 6 days working to 5 days working.
From India, Mumbai
Subject to making it known what type of establishment you are discussing here. Generally, It's obvious, the reduction in working days in a week has to be compensated for increased working hours in a 5 days working hours set up.The underlying fact is without reduction in aggregate working hours in a week 5 days a week system has to be implemented. Only option available is to correspondingly increase the working hours in those 5 days. You have to work 8+hours (8/5=1.6 hrs) on all 5 days. There's no other way. Honestly, No one would advise to bear the additional cost of manpower for the resultant addl.hours in the form of OT wages (payable if OT work is resorted to) as a compensation beyond 8 hours in a shift when you chose to switch over to 5 days a week. You cannot have the cake and eat it too.
From India, Bangalore
From India, Bangalore
Sir/Madam,
In Central Government Administrative office, there are 05 days working.
From Monday to Friday= 9.30 am to 6.00 pm (Lunch Break 1.30 pm to 2.00 pm)
From Saturday to Sunday= Holiday/Close office
From India, Indore
In Central Government Administrative office, there are 05 days working.
From Monday to Friday= 9.30 am to 6.00 pm (Lunch Break 1.30 pm to 2.00 pm)
From Saturday to Sunday= Holiday/Close office
From India, Indore
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