THE GREATEST TRAGEDY IS THAT LABOUR WAGES ARE DETERMINED BY WORKING HOURS, NOT BY THE NATURE OF THE WORK POTENTIAL

AUTHOR – B. AMITHABEGAM* & MR. KARTHIKEYAN**

* STUDENT AT VELS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & ADVANCED STUDIES (VISTAS)

** ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT SCHOOL OF LAW, VELS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED STUDIES (VISTAS)

BEST CITATION – B. AMITHABEGAM & MR. KARTHIKEYAN, THE GREATEST TRAGEDY IS THAT LABOUR WAGES ARE DETERMINED BY WORKING HOURS, NOT BY THE NATURE OF THE WORK POTENTIAL, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (7) OF 2026, PG. 482-483, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Introduction

In modern economies, wages are largely determined by working hours rather than the quality, skill, or potential of work. This system originated during industrialization when time became the easiest measure of labour. However, in today’s knowledge-based world, this method undervalues productivity and creativity.

Two individuals working the same hours may produce different results, yet receive similar wages. This creates a gap between effort and reward, reducing motivation and innovation.