Section 59 of FA, 1948 : Section 59: Extra Wages For Overtime

Explanation using Example

Imagine a factory worker named Rohan who typically works 8 hours a day for 6 days a week at a basic wage of ₹300 per day. One week, due to an urgent order, Rohan is asked to work 2 extra hours each day. At the end of the week, Rohan has worked a total of 60 hours, which is 12 hours more than the standard 48-hour workweek.

According to Section 59 of The Factories Act, 1948, Rohan is entitled to overtime wages for the additional 12 hours. His overtime wage is calculated at twice his ordinary ...

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