Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Karnataka's 12-Hour Workday Plan Raises Burnout Concerns
The government in Karnataka wants tech workers to work 12 hours a day.
A doctor says this is a bad idea.
She sees people getting very tired, stressed, and sad from working too much already.
Working too long makes it hard to think clearly and can cause health problems.
It also takes away time for family and hobbies, making people feel worse.
The doctor explains that overworking can lead to a feeling of being disconnected from others and life itself.
Karnataka government proposes extending IT sector work hours to 12 hours.
The proposal could lead to exhaustion, anxiety, and emotional depletion for workers.
Overwork is already glorified, increasing burnout risks.
Working beyond eight hours reduces creative cognitive function.
Long hours can negatively impact physical and mental health.
- Who
- Karnataka government and IT sector employees.
- What
- Proposal to extend work hours to 12 hours a day in Karnataka IT sector.
- When
- Not specified in the article.
- Where
- Karnataka, specifically the IT, ITeS, and BPO sectors.
- Why
- The proposal is to amend existing labor laws, but the reason behind the proposal is not stated.
Employee Perspective
Government Perspective
Impact of work hours
Employee Perspective
12-hour workdays will increase exhaustion and reduce mental clarity.
Government Perspective
The government's perspective is not stated in the article
Health Concerns
Employee Perspective
Long hours negatively impact physical and mental health, leading to issues like heart disease and mental health concerns.
Government Perspective
The government's perspective is not stated in the article.
- Proposed Work Hours
- 12 hours per day
- Affected Sectors
- IT, ITeS, BPO
- Health Risks
- Burnout, heart disease, anxiety
- Author
- Dr. Rituparna Ghosh
- Primary Concern
- Work-life balance
