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India Tops Global Unpaid Work: 24% Put In 16+ Hours Weekly

ADP's People at Work 2026 report reveals 24% of Indian employees work 16+ unpaid hours weekly—the highest globally. Another 40% work 6–15 unpaid hours. Remote workers and younger employees report more unpaid work. Heavier unpaid hours correlate with lower productivity, higher stress, and greater intent to leave jobs.