Unions raise concerns about overtime, definition of factory in draft code published by Karnataka govt
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Why in news
The Karnataka government published draft rules for the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code
Background
The draft rules cap daily working hours at 10.5 hours and limit overtime to 144 hours per quarter. The code consolidates 13 existing Acts, including the Factories Act, Mines Act, and Interstate Migrant Workmen Act.
Facts for Prelims
- FactDaily working hours cap: 10.5 hours under the proposed Karnataka draft rules.
- FactOvertime limit: 144 hours per quarter.
- Act / BillThe code consolidates 13 existing Acts including the Factories Act and Mines Act.
- PlaceKarnataka government published the draft rules.
For Mains
Q. Critically analyze the implications of consolidating multiple labor laws into a single code on the enforcement of workers' rights and industrial productivity.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Enforcement dilution: Shift from frequent physical inspections to audit-based mechanisms may weaken oversight.
- Migrant vulnerability: Lack of mandatory displacement allowances for inter-State migrant workers poses social justice concerns.
- Regulatory clarity: Ambiguity in the definition of 'factory' affects the applicability of safety and health protections.
Keywords: Labor Reform · Occupational Safety · Industrial Relations · Regulatory Compliance · Migrant Welfare
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