International Comparison of Indian Labor Laws
The table below contrasts the labor laws in India to those in China and United States, as of 2011.
| Practice required by law | India | China | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage (US$/month) | 90 (INR 5000) | 182.5 | 1242.6 |
| Standard work day | 9 hours | 8 hours | 8 hours |
| Minimum rest while at work | 30 minutes per 5 hour | None | None |
| Maximum overtime limit | 200 hours per year | 1 hour per day | None |
| Premium pay for overtime | 100% | 50% | 50% |
| Dismissal due to redundancy allowed? | Yes, if approved by government | Yes, without approval of government | Yes, without approval of government |
| Government approval required for 1 person dismissal | Yes | No | No |
| Government approval required for 9 person dismissal | Yes | No | No |
| Government approval for redundancy dismissal granted | Rarely | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Dismissal priority rules regulated | Yes | Yes | No |
| Severance pay for redundancy dismissal of employee with 1 year tenure |
2.1 week salary | 4.3 week salary | None |
| Severance pay for redundancy dismissal of employee with 5 year tenure |
10.7 week salary | 21.7 week salary | None |
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