Apprentices Act, 1961
15. HOURS OF
WORK, OVERTIME, LEAVE AND HOLIDAYS.-
(1) The
weekly and daily hours of work of an apprentice while undergoing practical
training in a workshop shall be such as may be prescribed.
(2) No
apprentice shall be required or allowed to work overtime except with the
approval of the Apprenticeship Adviser who shall not grant such approval unless
he is satisfied that such overtime is in the interest of the training of the
apprentice or in the public interest.
(3) An
apprentice shall be entitled to such leave as may be prescribed and to such
holidays as are observed in the establishment in which he is undergoing
training.