Tell us about the working-hours or overtime-pay issue so the letter can cite the correct statute.

State where you work

Working hours are governed by the state Shops and Establishments Act for shops/offices and by the Factories Act 1948 for factories. Since 21 November 2025 the Code on Wages 2019 additionally governs overtime rate and wage-claim adjudication.

What kind of establishment is it?

Shop (retail / commercial)Commercial office / service establishmentFactory (Factories Act 1948: ≥10 workers with power or ≥20 without)IT / ITES / BPO (state Shops Act applies; check IT exemption GR)

Which issue applies?

Employer is not paying overtime at twice the ordinary wage (statutory rate)Employer forces work beyond the statutory 8/9 hour daily or 48 hour weekly capWages paid after the statutory wage-period deadline (Shops Act / Code on Wages)Employer denies the statutory weekly holidayQuarterly overtime cap exceeded (Maharashtra: 125 hours; 144 hours from 1 Oct 2025)

Your job title

Employment start date

Are you still employed?

Currently employedResigned — wages still owedTerminated — wages still owed

Monthly basic wage + dearness allowance (₹)

Under Section 2(y) of the Code on Wages, 2019, wages = basic + DA + retaining allowance; any allowance exceeding 50% of total compensation is deemed wages.

Estimated overtime hours worked per month

Estimated amount of unpaid wages / overtime (₹)

Optional — if unsure, describe the period and rate and let the statutory authority compute.

Period of the claim (e.g., 1 Jan 2025 – 31 Mar 2026)

India Working Hours & Overtime Wage Demand Letter

Your Situation