The Telangana government has approved increasing working hours for commercial establishments to 10 hours daily, while maintaining the 48-hour weekly limit. Employees working beyond this limit are entitled to overtime wages. The new rule, effective upon gazette publication on July 8, aims to promote ease of doing business, with potential extensions considered for factories.
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