Will a four-day work week, three-day weekend become reality under new Labour Code rules?

India’s new labour code rules introduce the possibility of a four-day work week, contingent on employee consent and state regulations. While the framework allows compressed schedules, maintaining a 48-hour weekly cap, practical implementation faces challenges due to state laws and sector-specific operational hurdles. Sajai Singh, Partner at JSA Advocates & Solicitors, said a four-day work week would require employee agreement and should not be viewed as an automatic workplace entitlement. Singh noted that any work beyond the agreed arrangement would qualify for overtime compensation at twice the regular wage rate. He also highlighted that the proposed 12-hour structure includes mandatory breaks and rest periods. Read more