Sudden change of duty hours

Is it in writing?

Apparently it is to check on latecoming and late start of work in office.

Has the close time also preponed by 15 minutes?

Is this a big problem in private employment ?

The employer is free to fix working hours but the total time should not exceeed the maximum prescribed in statute.

Thank you for your feedbacks. No nothing has been given in writing. Should I ask them to give it in writing along with a valid cause for time change??

"Can an employer do this sudden change in timing without any proper reason? "

why not.  even govt employes canot insist upon working hours of their choice.

Ask themto give in writing they will give and then will ensure that you do not get any grace or caoncession.

 As per Factories Act 1948, Per day - 8 Hrs work is allowed to adult employees. Beyond 8 hrs OT is applicable

The open and close hours are narrated in enactments that apply to establishment e.g. Shops & Estbs Act.

Check the enactment and find your answers.

Companies are known to calim that if employee has worked for <30 minutes payment of OT is not applicable.

Company is under obligation to circulate in writing.

Originally posted by : Rama chary Rachakonda
	As per Factories Act 1948, Per day - 8 Hrs work is allowed to adult employees. Beyond 8 hrs OT is applicable

but still it is not binding for employer as to when the 8 Hrs shift should start.

It may not neccessarily be!

The prevalent prcatices are there e.g;

Some Hotels ask to come in advance; as the  apperance and attire is to be checked.

It may sound humurous but the baraber in saloon checks if person has properly shaved or not!