Dear Seniors,
Can the worker/staff sleep during the Lunch & or Snacks Breaks? Is sleeping during working hours (I am talking about the Lunch/Dinner/Breakfast/Snacks/Tea Breaks) justifiable as per the Factories Act?
Your valuable inputs are highly appreciated!
From India, Pune
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47Can the worker/staff sleep during the Lunch & or Snacks Breaks? Is sleeping during working hours (I am talking about the Lunch/Dinner/Breakfast/Snacks/Tea Breaks) justifiable as per the Factories Act?
Your valuable inputs are highly appreciated!
From India, Pune
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Hi Sleeping or rest in proper place during the Lunch & or Snacks Breaks, not against the discipline.
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dear parshant, break time is seprate from working hours. it is not calculated under working hours, so let them sleep in break times. with regards
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Dear Prashant,
Let us assume that the worker's house is close by, and he goes home during the lunch break. The possibility is that after his lunch, he may take a short nap. This is not visible to you, so it goes unnoticed.
In the same context, as long as he does not sleep during the working hours, in my opinion, it need not be taken seriously. Section 55 of the Factories Act also states that a worker should be given half an hour of rest if he works for a period of 5 hours. So it can be understood that this break period is for his rest.
As you have not specified the exact timing for the snack break, I am unable to comment.
Trust the matter is clarified.
M.V. KANNAN
From India, Madras
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Let us assume that the worker's house is close by, and he goes home during the lunch break. The possibility is that after his lunch, he may take a short nap. This is not visible to you, so it goes unnoticed.
In the same context, as long as he does not sleep during the working hours, in my opinion, it need not be taken seriously. Section 55 of the Factories Act also states that a worker should be given half an hour of rest if he works for a period of 5 hours. So it can be understood that this break period is for his rest.
As you have not specified the exact timing for the snack break, I am unable to comment.
Trust the matter is clarified.
M.V. KANNAN
From India, Madras
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Dear Prashant,
Responding to your queries:
Can the worker/staff sleep during the Lunch & Snacks Breaks?
Lunch Break or Snack Breaks are meant to give time to the workers to rest and relax. If someone takes a nap during such break intervals, it would not amount to an act of indiscipline.
In other words, yes, a worker can take a nap during such breaks.
Is sleeping during working hours (I am talking about the Lunch/Dinner/Breakfast/Snacks/Tea Breaks) justifiable as per the Factories Act?
There is no stipulation in the Factories Act that specifically allows or prohibits this.
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QUOTE=prashant1314;1353781]Dear Seniors,
Can the worker/staff sleep during the Lunch & Snacks Breaks? Is sleeping during working hours (I am talking about the Lunch/Dinner/Breakfast/Snacks/Tea Breaks) justifiable as per the Factories Act? Your valuable inputs are highly appreciated!!!![/QUOTE]
From India, Mumbai
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Responding to your queries:
Can the worker/staff sleep during the Lunch & Snacks Breaks?
Lunch Break or Snack Breaks are meant to give time to the workers to rest and relax. If someone takes a nap during such break intervals, it would not amount to an act of indiscipline.
In other words, yes, a worker can take a nap during such breaks.
Is sleeping during working hours (I am talking about the Lunch/Dinner/Breakfast/Snacks/Tea Breaks) justifiable as per the Factories Act?
There is no stipulation in the Factories Act that specifically allows or prohibits this.
Vasant Nair
QUOTE=prashant1314;1353781]Dear Seniors,
Can the worker/staff sleep during the Lunch & Snacks Breaks? Is sleeping during working hours (I am talking about the Lunch/Dinner/Breakfast/Snacks/Tea Breaks) justifiable as per the Factories Act? Your valuable inputs are highly appreciated!!!![/QUOTE]
From India, Mumbai
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This does not fall under the purview of the Factories Act at all. Secondly, sleeping during breaks is not constituted as misconduct. In fact, you should encourage a catnap as it is healthy and very refreshing.
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Factory Act does not clearly define this. Sleeping (or rather relaxing for a short period) during breaks will help to relieve stress levels. If the conduct of the employee does not affect the overall decorum and discipline of the office, I feel it does not amount to misconduct or indiscipline.
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Dear Prashanth,
Sleep is a lengthy process. How could a person sleep during breaks? If he/she prefers, they could take a nap; however, not sleep. If an employee/worker is sleeping, then his/her schedule has to be revised. Maybe he/she has had a hectic schedule, and the body and mind cannot take it anymore.
During breaks (lunch/snacks, etc.), it is not advisable to take a nap. In my opinion, it is the only time we get to interact with colleagues, enjoy a cup of tea/coffee/food. It would be refreshing if you could take a walk, listen to some good music, or even play games rather than sleeping or taking a nap. A nap is not advisable unless a person has had a hectic schedule for a few days. You have weekends to sleep, take a nap. Work hard and party harder is what I believe.
Moreover, it may be a bad influence on juniors. I am not able to understand how a person can take a nap or even sleep when there is pending work at the workplace.
If a person can take a nap or sleep during breaks, it means he/she has reached a saturation point at the office/work and should seriously consider a job change.
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Vidhya
From India, Bangalore
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Sleep is a lengthy process. How could a person sleep during breaks? If he/she prefers, they could take a nap; however, not sleep. If an employee/worker is sleeping, then his/her schedule has to be revised. Maybe he/she has had a hectic schedule, and the body and mind cannot take it anymore.
During breaks (lunch/snacks, etc.), it is not advisable to take a nap. In my opinion, it is the only time we get to interact with colleagues, enjoy a cup of tea/coffee/food. It would be refreshing if you could take a walk, listen to some good music, or even play games rather than sleeping or taking a nap. A nap is not advisable unless a person has had a hectic schedule for a few days. You have weekends to sleep, take a nap. Work hard and party harder is what I believe.
Moreover, it may be a bad influence on juniors. I am not able to understand how a person can take a nap or even sleep when there is pending work at the workplace.
If a person can take a nap or sleep during breaks, it means he/she has reached a saturation point at the office/work and should seriously consider a job change.
Regards,
Vidhya
From India, Bangalore
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How can we fight with the organization when employers are compelling employees to work 13-14 hours instead of the mandated 8 hours as per the Companies and Factories Act?
Which section and act make this practice illegal, and what actions can be taken against them? Is there any law that can help us stop this exploitation?
Government agencies are also not taking action against these violations. In such circumstances, what should we do?
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Avinash Kumar
From India, Patna
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Which section and act make this practice illegal, and what actions can be taken against them? Is there any law that can help us stop this exploitation?
Government agencies are also not taking action against these violations. In such circumstances, what should we do?
Thanks,
Avinash Kumar
From India, Patna
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(Fact Checked)-[The user reply is correct. Resting or sleeping during lunch or snack breaks is generally acceptable as long as it does not disrupt work operations.] (1 Acknowledge point)