Overtime and Break Laws in Telangana (2026)
Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988 (adapted from the Andhra Pradesh Act 20 of 1988) · Reviewed 2026-10 · Private-sector employees
Overtime
2x the ordinary rate for work over 8 hours a day or 48 hours a week (ss.9, 16, 37). Overtime limited to 6 hours a week.
Breaks and lunch
A rest interval of 1 hour after 5 hours of work (ss.10, 17). Spread-over max 12 hours, 14 on stock-taking days (ss.11, 18).
Overtime in Telangana
- 2x pay for hours past 8 in a day.
- 2x pay for hours past 48 in a week.
- Shops (s.9) and establishments including restaurants (s.16): 8 hours a day, 48 a week, overtime up to 6 hours a week, plus up to 24 extra hours a year over at most 6 days for stock-taking with notice to the Inspector.
- Commercial establishments other than shops (G.O.Rt.No.282, 5 Jul 2025): up to 10 hours a day and 48 a week, overtime paid beyond 48 hours, cap of 144 overtime hours a quarter. Revocable if conditions are breached.
- Weekly holiday: shops close on Sunday or a substituted day (s.12); establishments give one whole day a week (s.19).
- No headcount threshold; family members not paid wages are excluded (s.2(8)).
Averaging over a pay period: Not allowed
What two weeks of work come to
Worked out by the rule above (2x after 48h in a week, 2x after 8h in a day). Hours.
| Two weeks of | Regular | Overtime (2x) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days of 8 hours, two weeks (80h) | 80 | 0 |
| 5 days of 10 hours, two weeks (100h) | 80 | 20 |
| 6 days of 9 hours, two weeks (108h) | 96 | 12 |
| 50 hours, then 30 hours (80h) | 70 | 10 |
Breaks and lunch in Telangana
- Meal break: 1 × 60 minutes, unpaid, for shifts of 5 hours or more.
| Shift | Rest breaks | Meal break |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours | None | None |
| 6 hours | None | 1 × 60 min, unpaid |
| 8 hours | None | 1 × 60 min, unpaid |
| 10 hours | None | 1 × 60 min, unpaid |
| 12 hours | None | 1 × 60 min, unpaid |
- For establishments the Chief Inspector can cut the interval to 30 minutes where daily hours are under 8 and staff consent (s.17).
- Commercial establishments other than shops under G.O. 282: 30 minutes after 6 hours, spread-over 12 hours.
- The Act does not say whether the interval is paid.
Pay by Telangana rules in Kloqk
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Frequently asked questions
What is the overtime rule in Telangana?
2x the ordinary rate for work over 8 hours a day or 48 hours a week (ss.9, 16, 37). Overtime limited to 6 hours a week.
Can overtime be averaged over two weeks or a pay period in Telangana?
Not allowed
What breaks are required in Telangana?
A rest interval of 1 hour after 5 hours of work (ss.10, 17). Spread-over max 12 hours, 14 on stock-taking days (ss.11, 18).