One in Four Indians Work 16+ Unpaid Hours Weekly, Study Finds
What Happened
India has the highest share of workers performing significant unpaid overtime, according to ADP's People at Work 2026 report. About 24% of Indian employees work 16 or more unpaid hours a week, while another 40% put in 6-15 unpaid hours, meaning nearly two-thirds regularly work beyond paid hours.
Key Takeaways
The report suggests that longer unpaid working hours do not necessarily improve productivity and may be linked to higher stress, lower wellbeing, and a greater likelihood of employees considering a job switch.