The Karnataka government has ignited fierce debate by proposing an amendment allowing up to 70-hour work weeks, extending daily shifts from 9 to 12 hours under the Factories Act. While exempting the IT/ITES sector, the move aims to boost manufacturing flexibility, aligning with some industry requests for longer production cycles. Critics warn it severely threatens worker well-being, e... https://cmitimes.in/headlines/karnataka-government-proposes-70-hour-work-week-sense-of-umour-and-outrage-ensues/