Nepal's Labor Ministry Enforces Strict Compliance with Labor Act
The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security in Nepal has mandated that all workers must be employed under formal contracts as per the Labour Act, 2074. This directive follows complaints about improper hiring practices, particularly in healthcare and other sectors, where employees are reportedly working without contracts and beyond legal working hours. The ministry emphasized the importance of employment agreements that outline service conditions and benefits. It also highlighted legal limits on working hours, with a maximum of eight hours per day and 48 hours per week, and specified conditions for overtime work. 
