Karnataka Labor Laws: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Jul 2025

Labour Law

Karnataka Poised to Reject Centres -Hour Workday Proposal

Jul 30, 2025

Karnataka Workers Seek Relief from Scorching Heat with Revised Timings

As temperatures soar past C in Karnataka, government employees and laborers across the state are ...

Labour Law

Mar 20, 2025

Karnataka Workers Seek Relief from Scorching Heat with Revised Timings

Karnataka HC Orders Employer Consultation for Wage Revisions

Karnataka HC has recently ruled that employers should be consulted when fixing or revising minimum w...

Labour Law

Dec 23, 2024

Karnataka HC Orders Employer Consultation for Wage Revisions

Karnataka Well-Being Six Days of Paid Menstrual Leave Proposed

Karnataka, a state in southern India, is currently deliberating a progressive paid menstrual leave p...

Labour Law

Sep 21, 2024

Karnataka Well-Being Six Days of Paid Menstrual Leave Proposed

Employment

Why Karnataka Proposed 14-Hour Work Day for IT Professionals?

In a move that has ignited intense discussions and drawn both praise and criticism, the Karnataka government recently proposed an extension of working hours for IT and IT-enabled services (IT/ITes) professionals in the state. The objective is to boost Karnataka’s share of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) within India from the current 45 percent to an […]

Jul 30, 2024

Labour Law

Karnataka 14-Hour Workday: A Strain on Women Professionals

The Karnataka government’s proposal to extend work hours for IT and ITeS employees to 14 hours a day has sparked intense debate among women workforce. While this move affects both men and women, it disproportionately impacts women professionals. Challenges and Implications on Women Workforce The proposed amendment to the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act will […]

Jul 24, 2024

Employment

Karnataka Plans for a 14-Hour Workday: A Closer Look

Within days of the heated debate over job reservations for locals, Karnataka has found itself embroiled in yet another labor-related dispute. The state government is now considering a significant change in working hours for employees in the IT and IT-enabled services (ITeS) sector. Here’s what we know: Karnataka State Labor Laws: Key Stakeholders’ Perspectives 1. […]

Jul 22, 2024