Indian workers record high levels of unpaid overtime according to report

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An ADP report titled 'People at Work 2026' finds that many workers in India put in unpaid overtime every week, with a significant share working 16 or more unpaid hours weekly and another 40% working six to 15 unpaid hours.
The global picture is less severe, with 62% of workers worldwide reporting up to five unpaid hours a week.
The report says such workers face higher stress, lower productivity and well-being, and a greater urge to quit, even though some report feeling more engaged.
Remote workers and younger employees are especially likely to log unpaid hours.

Whether employers respond to findings on unpaid overtime and its effect on retention
Further data on how remote and young workers are affected
Future ADP reports tracking whether unpaid overtime trends worsen or improve

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