Karnataka Govt Mulls 14-Hour Shift, Employees Fume

Published On: July 22, 2024 - The Karnataka govt is considering amendments to the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, which would make 14-hour work shift legal for employees in the IT/ITeS/BPO sectors. The proposed bill has faced severe backlash, with the Karnataka State IT/ ITES Employees Union (KITU) terming the Bill as ‘inhumane’ and a violation of the basic rights of workers.