No.of hours of work for Articled clerks
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09 March 2010
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am an Articled clerk. I am forced to work from 45 hours to 60 hours per week by my boss. They are not giving me any credit or leave for extra no. of hours worked and also they make me work on sundays and other govt holidays.Please tell me whom should i contact in ICAI.
Regards,
Vasanth kumar
I am an Articled clerk. I am forced to work from 45 hours to 60 hours per week by my boss. They are not giving me any credit or leave for extra no. of hours worked and also they make me work on sundays and other govt holidays.Please tell me whom should i contact in ICAI.
Regards,
Vasanth kumar
31 March 2010
U can take any action only if u r maintaining the article diary, otherwise not
08 April 2010
Thank you very much sir for the reply.
I am Sending mails to my HR - Time sheets -every week.... which contains details of Date, day, Client, work done and No. of hours of work done.
Does it serve as Work diary.
Please sir, reply me at the earliest.. and tell me what steps should i take..
I am Sending mails to my HR - Time sheets -every week.... which contains details of Date, day, Client, work done and No. of hours of work done.
Does it serve as Work diary.
Please sir, reply me at the earliest.. and tell me what steps should i take..
04 August 2024
As an articled clerk (also known as an articled assistant) under the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), your working conditions should align with the guidelines set by the ICAI. Here's how you can address issues related to excessive working hours and unfair treatment:
### Key Points to Address:
1. **ICAI Guidelines for Articled Clerks:**
- ICAI has specific regulations concerning the working hours and conditions for articled clerks.
- Generally, the work hours should be reasonable, and you should be given appropriate time for study and personal time.
2. **ICAI’s Rules and Regulations:**
- **Regulation 46** of the Chartered Accountants Regulations, 1988, outlines the working hours and conditions for articled assistants.
- It specifies that articled assistants should not be overburdened and should be allowed time for study and exams.
3. **Grievance Redressal:**
- **Contacting ICAI:**
- **Regional Offices:** You can approach the regional office of ICAI where your firm is located. They have grievance redressal mechanisms.
- **Direct Contact:** Reach out directly to the ICAI’s Professional Development Committee or the Examination Department, as they oversee articleship and related issues.
- **Online Complaint:** ICAI has an online complaint mechanism where you can lodge a grievance about your working conditions.
4. **Steps to Take:**
- **Document Issues:** Keep a record of your working hours, days worked, and any communication related to your work conditions.
- **Internal Resolution:** Before escalating to ICAI, try to resolve the issue internally by discussing it with your employer or the senior management at your firm.
- **Lodge a Complaint:**
- **Email or Write to ICAI:** You can send a detailed complaint regarding your working conditions to the ICAI.
- **Call ICAI:** Contact the ICAI’s regional office or helpline to seek guidance and further assistance.
### Contact Information for ICAI:
- **ICAI Head Office:**
- **Address:** The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, ICAI Bhawan, Indraprastha Marg, New Delhi - 110002
- **Phone:** +91
- **Email:** contact@icai.in
- **Regional Offices:**
- Find the contact details of your respective ICAI regional office [here](https://www.icai.org/post.html?post_id=5571).
- **Online Complaint Portal:**
- Visit the [ICAI’s grievance redressal portal](https://icai.org/) for lodging complaints.
### Summary:
You are entitled to fair working conditions as per ICAI guidelines. Document your issues and first try to address them internally. If unresolved, contact ICAI’s regional office or their helpline for formal redressal.
### Key Points to Address:
1. **ICAI Guidelines for Articled Clerks:**
- ICAI has specific regulations concerning the working hours and conditions for articled clerks.
- Generally, the work hours should be reasonable, and you should be given appropriate time for study and personal time.
2. **ICAI’s Rules and Regulations:**
- **Regulation 46** of the Chartered Accountants Regulations, 1988, outlines the working hours and conditions for articled assistants.
- It specifies that articled assistants should not be overburdened and should be allowed time for study and exams.
3. **Grievance Redressal:**
- **Contacting ICAI:**
- **Regional Offices:** You can approach the regional office of ICAI where your firm is located. They have grievance redressal mechanisms.
- **Direct Contact:** Reach out directly to the ICAI’s Professional Development Committee or the Examination Department, as they oversee articleship and related issues.
- **Online Complaint:** ICAI has an online complaint mechanism where you can lodge a grievance about your working conditions.
4. **Steps to Take:**
- **Document Issues:** Keep a record of your working hours, days worked, and any communication related to your work conditions.
- **Internal Resolution:** Before escalating to ICAI, try to resolve the issue internally by discussing it with your employer or the senior management at your firm.
- **Lodge a Complaint:**
- **Email or Write to ICAI:** You can send a detailed complaint regarding your working conditions to the ICAI.
- **Call ICAI:** Contact the ICAI’s regional office or helpline to seek guidance and further assistance.
### Contact Information for ICAI:
- **ICAI Head Office:**
- **Address:** The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, ICAI Bhawan, Indraprastha Marg, New Delhi - 110002
- **Phone:** +91
- **Email:** contact@icai.in
- **Regional Offices:**
- Find the contact details of your respective ICAI regional office [here](https://www.icai.org/post.html?post_id=5571).
- **Online Complaint Portal:**
- Visit the [ICAI’s grievance redressal portal](https://icai.org/) for lodging complaints.
### Summary:
You are entitled to fair working conditions as per ICAI guidelines. Document your issues and first try to address them internally. If unresolved, contact ICAI’s regional office or their helpline for formal redressal.
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