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Labour Law April 2026 · 5 min read

The Overtime Trap: Is Your 'Hustle' Actually Wage Theft?

In IT and BPO sectors, working past midnight has been rebranded as dedication. But Indian labour law says otherwise — and it's time you knew your rights.

At NXT Harbor, we speak to professionals every day who feel like they are drowning in "deliverables." In the fast-paced worlds of Indian IT and BPOs, staying back until 10 PM has been rebranded as commitment. But let's call it what it really is: a violation of your rights.

Labour Law April 2026 · 4 min read

Is Your 'Hustle' Actually Wage Theft?

Thousands of IT and BPO professionals work unpaid overtime every day. Here's what the law says — and what you can do about it.

Every day, thousands of IT and BPO professionals in India stay back until 10 PM, work through weekends, and skip leaves — all in the name of "commitment." But here's the uncomfortable truth: a lot of this is unpaid overtime. And it's illegal.

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