The exemption has sparked fears of widespread exploitation, as companies seek to maximise profits at the expense of their workers' well-being.
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In the wake of Karnataka deciding to exempt ITeS companies from the Industrial Standing Orders Act, 1946, an IT employees union has urged the authorities to address the concerns of exploitation and neglect faced by employees in the industry. The exemption has sparked fears of exploitation, as companies maximised profits at the expense of the workers’ well-being.