Telangana Government Eases Working Hours For Commercial Establishments

The Government of Telangana has recently introduced significant reforms aimed at enhancing the ease of doing business within the state. Through the Labour, Employment, Training & Factories Department, the government has issued a notification that allows employees in commercial establishments to work up to 10 hours per day, subject to a weekly limit of 48 hours. This move is part of a broader effort to streamline business operations while ensuring that employee welfare and working conditions are maintained.

The notification, issued under the powers conferred by sub-section (4) of Section 73 of the Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988 (Act No. 20 of 1988), exempts all commercial establishments (other than shops) from the applicability of Sections 16 and 17 of the act. This exemption allows for more flexible working hours, which is expected to boost business efficiency and productivity. The government's decision is based on a careful examination of the matter