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Karnataka labour minister Santosh Lad on July 22 said that IT industries are pressuring the government to extend working hours.  "The proposal is from the IT industries, but the labour department i...

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Karnataka labour minister Santosh Lad on July 22 said that IT industries are pressuring the government to extend working hours.

"The proposal is from the IT industries, but the labour department is evaluating it. IT industries proposed this and are pressuring the government, but we want all industries to discuss this with us," he told reporters.

Link: https://www.moneycontrol.com/technology/karnataka-labour-minister-it-industries-pressuring-govt-to-extend-working-hours-article-12774879.html?classic=true

Karnataka labour minister: IT industries pressuring govt to extend hours

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IT employees are expected to work for "14" hours 12+2hours OT ... IT companies have approached Karnataka gvt.

Your opinion on increase in work hours for Karnataka IT

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https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/karnataka-plans-14-hour-work-day-in-it-sector-what-employees-union-said-6152535#pfrom=home-ndtv_topscroll

14 hour work day - Karnataka gov plans

- 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

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I was surprised to see this, i think this won’t end here. 
thoughts?

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The labour department has cited instances of arbitrary termination, ID blocking, mass retrenchment, layoffs and extended hours of work as well as sexual harassment at workplace as a reason for revisiting the relaxation.

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First, Infosys has split the IT employees between the states via Karnataka Government's legislation for local reservation for Pro-Kannadigas. Just FYI Infosys founder have agreed for local reservation bill. Then this draconian law of get 14 hrs/day implemented via the same government without national level fight. Well planned!

Come on guys ! Employees across the country should be unitedly fight for getting basic rights of the employees 8 Hr/day including lunch/tea break time and let's though this draconian law of asking for 12-14 hrs/day at work to Crematorium!

Unite For 8 Hr/Day at Work - Through 12-14 Hrs/Day concept to Crematorium!

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Farm land allotted at cheap rate for job creation which didn't happen.

https://www.indiatoday.in/india/karnataka/story/infosys-has-taken-land-in-karnataka-but-did-not-give-a-single-job-bjp-mla-2501884-2024-02-14

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Ask any tech bro to work on Saturday and they will start crying about work life balance. FYI most professionals in India work on Saturdays. In India more than 90% folks are self employed. 

Lawyers, accountants, doctors, plumbers, carpenters, business owners all of them work on Saturdays. Your work life balance comes because you enjoy their services on Saturday and Sunday going around spending money and having fun. 

So not working on Saturday is a privilege and not a compulsion. 

On one side we are sad that companies lay us off and on the other side we want work life balance even at the cost of the growth. We despise anyone who creates wealth. 

Chal kya raha hai? Sabko startups mein bhi MNREGA scheme chahiye kya? Have some growth mindset folks. 

With so much work life balance you are just stuck in Manali traffic jam and Krishnagiri toll booth. 

Happy Traffic Christmas 🎁

Only tech Bros keep crying about work life balance!

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I feel it's unreasonable to require MNCs to disclose the number of their employees who are Kannadigas and to prioritize Kannadigas for employment. Such policies seem to be attempting to introduce reservation concepts into sectors like IT, which have traditionally operated on merit-based principles. Implementing such policies may breed resentment against the state and its communities.

These measures could also raise doubts among investors about the viability of investing in a state with such regulations. Growing up, Bangalore was renowned for its welcoming people, pleasant weather, and thriving IT sector. However, with increasing instances of hooliganism and policies like these, Bangalore risks losing its appeal, leaving only its pleasant weather.

As for my own background, my father is Kannadiga and my mother is Tamilian. Should my company consider me a Kannadiga?

Karnataka to ask companies to display number of kannadigas. A joke???

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Thought's on this statement?

Yes, we should all work 70 hours a week so shareholders can make 70 millions a week and then at the first sign of trouble they can lay off 700 employees a week 😂

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https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/narendra-modi-narayan-murthy-70-hour-work-week-advice-sajjan-jindal-101698466218610-amp.html

Modi works 14-16 hrs daily: Sajjan Jindal

Actuarial Associate

Shouldn't the government come up with a policy to introduce minimum wage, at least for freshers and interns working on site? Everywhere I see, interns and freshers are exploited like crazy. One can't even achieve basic standards of living with a 20k stipend. How is it legal for companies to make one work 10+ hours at a stipend of 20k-30k? That's like being paid 200-300 per hour.

Minimum wage in India

- **India's top IT firms** are controlling people costs amid a global slowdown.
- **Middle and senior executives** are being replaced by junior employees, with upskilling investments accounting for 5-7% of costs.
- **Wage costs** for TCS, Infosys, and HCLTech have declined, while Wipro saw a slight increase.
- **Attrition rates** have risen slightly across major firms.
- **Future hiring** remains uncertain, influenced by global events and market conditions.

Source: [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/companies/latest-company-news-today-on-october-19-2024-live-updates-11729296010195.html), [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/india-it-services-employee-costs-wage-costs-hiring-attrition-cost-cutting-demand-it-slowdown-tcs-infosys-hcltech-wipro-11729242822117.html)

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Which product based companies in Bangalore works on a day shift where you can wrap up by 6-7 pm? Strictly no late evening meetings?

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Usually I login by 9 am close laptop at 11pm . 14 to 15hrs of work ..

Overtime is common in india even in product based?

Let's ask Modi ji to make this a law.

Everyone should work 84 hours per week. All of us have wasted too much time in the last 10 years already.

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