187+ Lawyers are online 
Where to find the details about the factories act
27-May-2023 (In Corporate Law)
So, my employer is forcing me to work split days in a weekend shift (Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday). Is there a legal way to obstruct this or an act that would hinder this process. Also, they are going to send me to that shift this Saturday by giving me an off on Friday. Which means that my work hours that week would be, 9+9+9+9+12+12= 60. Which according to Factories Act of 1948 exceeds the limit of 48 hours by a huge margin. What would be the best legal advice in this case.
The answer to your query depends largely on the nature of employment you have with your organization. Please understand that you may or may not fall under the ambit of the Factories Act, 1948. On the basis of the limited information shared by you, it can be stated you have a right to be paid overtime wages for the hours over and above mandated by the law.
Another thing to understand is the existing contract you have with your employer. The Factories Act does mandate a day off but does not specifically state which day in a week shall be fixed. However every employer is statutorily obligated to give a day off in a week to each of their employee. Your workday schedule may be stated in your contract with your employer.
At best you can ask for overtime wages claim and the other legal remedy largely depends on your contract.
Helpful?
Adv. Nishi Baranwal
Gurgaon / Gurugram | 25+ Answers
CONTACT NOW
Disclaimer: The above query and its response is NOT a legal opinion in any way whatsoever as this is based on the information shared by the person posting the query at lawrato.com and has been responded by one of the Divorce Lawyers at lawrato.com to address the specific facts and details.
Connect with top Corporate lawyers for your specific legal issue
No Comments! Be the first one to comment.
"lawrato.com has handpicked some of the best Legal Experts in the country to help you get practical Legal Advice & help."
