Overtime made compulsory but managers may slip through the cracks under India labour code new rules

Double overtime pay may apply unless your role exempts you

Many Indian workers are told to stay late, often verbally, but the practice isn’t always legal. Under the new Labour Code and state laws, overtime must be paid at twice the ordinary rate. The catch: managerial and supervisory roles may be exempt. Employees can document instructions, file internal grievances, or approach labour authorities to recover unpaid overtime.