Regulation of working hours is a critical aspect of the Act, aimed at ensuring workers are not overburdened:
Weekly Hours: The Act stipulates that no adult worker shall be required or allowed to work in a factory for more than 48 hours in any week.
Daily Hours: The daily working hours for an adult worker should not exceed 9 hours, and there must be a provision for rest intervals.
Intervals for Rest: Workers must be given a rest interval of at least half an hour after 5 hours of continuous work.
Spread Over: The spread over of working hours should not exceed 10.5 hours in a day, including rest intervals.
Night Shifts: Special provisions exist for night shifts to ensure the safety and well-being of workers, particularly women. Night shifts must not change more frequently than once in a week.
Overtime: Workers must be compensated for overtime at twice the ordinary rate of wages. The Act ensures that workers do not work for more than 60 hours a week and more than 12 hours a day, including overtime.
