By: Srinivasan Ramachandran, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies
The debate over long working hours in India is fraught with controversy.
In September 2024, Australia adopted the “Right to Disconnect” policy, a concept that revolves around ignoring any work-related communication after working hours, thereby not allowing work-related matters to infringe on personal time.
On the other hand, Indian industrialists and CEOs have suggested a 70-hour workweek, 14-hour workday and even an 86-hour workweek for economic growth and prosperity.
Additionally, concepts like flexible overtime, allowing employees to increase work hours but with reduced wages, and…