What the new labour code actually says about working four days a week

May 20, 2026 · 6:35 AM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 27 views

NEW DELHI: India's new labour code has reignited a familiar workplace question — can employees legally work just four days a week and get three days off? The short answer is yes, but it comes with a catch: total working hours stay the same, just packed into fewer, longer days.

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