These include right to work of one's choice, right against discrimination, prohibition of child labour, just and humane conditions of work, social security, protection of wages, redress of grievances, right to organize and form trade unions, collective bargaining and participation in management.
Indian labor policies place a strong emphasis on safeguarding workers' rights. Labor laws in the country make it challenging to terminate employees without cause, and even then, specific legal processes must be followed to ensure job security for many employees.
These include right to work of one's choice, right against discrimination, prohibition of child labour, just and humane conditions of work, social security, protection of wages, redress of grievances, right to organize and form trade unions, collective bargaining and participation in management.
As of 2024, there is no uniform national minimum salary, only wages set by state governments based on factors such as skill level, industry, and location. India's national floor-level minimum wage, which serves as a baseline but is not uniformly enforced, is approximately INR 178 daily.
The working day of an adult (unskilled/semi-skilled/skilled) worker should be inclusive of the interval of rest – it shall not exceed 12 hours on any day.
Ing to India Labor Law, employee weekly working hours cannot exceed 48 hours under normal circumstances. Daily work hour limits for working adults, on the other hand, can vary across cities and states. Regions like New Delhi and Mumbai limit daily working hours to only 9 hours.
Working hours An adult (over 18 years of age) cannot work for more than 48 hours in a week and not more than 9 hours in a day. Further, the spreadover should not exceed 10½ hours. Otherwise, the overtime rules are applicable.
➢ Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986 prohibits employment of children below the age of 14 years in 18 occupations and 65 processes.