Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Andhra Pradesh to Amend Labour Laws to Attract Investors
The government in Andhra Pradesh is changing work rules to try and get more businesses to come to the state.
They're planning to allow people to work up to ten hours a day, and increase the amount of overtime allowed.
The government hopes this will bring in more money and jobs.
Some people, like those in the CPI, are worried that these changes might not be good for the workers and are against the changes.
The Andhra Pradesh government plans to amend labor laws.
Maximum working hours will increase from nine to ten per day.
Overtime will increase to 144 hours per quarter.
The government aims to attract investors.
Trade unions, like the CPI, are likely to oppose the changes.
- Who
- The NDA government in Andhra Pradesh, investors, workers, and trade unions.
- What
- Amendments to labor laws, including changes to work hours and overtime.
- When
- Recently decided.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To attract investors and foster economic growth.
Trade Unions and Workers
Andhra Pradesh Government
Worker Rights vs. Investment
Trade Unions and Workers
The CPI has termed the move anti-worker.
Andhra Pradesh Government
The government believes the amendments will attract investors.
- Maximum Work Hours (Before)
- 9 hours per day
- Maximum Work Hours (After)
- 10 hours per day
- Overtime Hours (Before)
- 75 hours per quarter
- Overtime Hours (After)
- 144 hours per quarter
