Karnataka IT Minister Addresses "Misconceptions" on 14-Hour Work Proposal

CosmicTaco · 2024-07-24T10:03:28.077944+05:30

- Karnataka IT BT Minister Priyank Kharge clarified misconceptions about the proposed 14-hour workday bill, expressing willingness to brief the media. - Kharge mentioned that the bill originated from the Labour Department, not from ITES companies, and emphasized the need for discussion. - The Karnataka State IT/ITeS Employees' Union (KITU) criticized the proposal, calling it an 'attack on basic workers' rights.' - Reports suggest IT companies pushed for an amendment to extend work hours legally, including two hours of overtime. - State Labour Minister Santosh Lad claimed the IT industry pressured the government to propose the new legislation. Source: Mint

Karnataka IT BT Minister Priyank Kharge clarified misconceptions about the proposed 14-hour workday bill, expressing willingness to brief the media.
Kharge mentioned that the bill originated from the Labour Department, not from ITES companies, and emphasized the need for discussion.
The Karnataka State IT/ITeS Employees' Union (KITU) criticized the proposal, calling it an 'attack on basic workers' rights.'
Reports suggest IT companies pushed for an amendment to extend work hours legally, including two hours of overtime.
State Labour Minister Santosh Lad claimed the IT industry pressured the government to propose the new legislation.

Source: Mint