The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) responded to a media report alleging breaches of labour laws at Amazon's Manesar warehouse in Haryana by initiating an inquiry on its own accord.

The Commission expressed concern that if the details of the report are accurate, they could signify significant violations of human rights and disregard for both legal standards and Ministry of Labour and Employment guidelines.

In response, the Commission promptly issued a notice to the Secretary of the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment, requesting a comprehensive report on the situation within one week.

In a press release, the Commission voiced its apprehensions regarding the alleged violations, despite the government's robust laws and policies aimed at safeguarding workers' interests.

According to a media report, a 24-year-old worker at the warehouse was allegedly required to sign a commitment stating they would refrain from taking toilet or water breaks until they completed unloading packages from six trucks, each measuring 24 feet long, following their team's 30-minute tea break.

According to reports, a female employee at the warehouse claimed that there are no restroom facilities available at the work sites. Labour associations in India have accused five warehouses in and around Manesar of contravening regulations stipulated in the Factories Act, 1948.

According to the news report, one worker, who works ten hours a day for five days a week and earns ₹10,088 per month, mentioned that despite working continuously with breaks included, they are unable to unload more than four trucks daily, including the 30-minute lunch and tea breaks.

Additionally, a female worker stated that she stands for nine hours daily and is expected to assess either 60 small products or 40 medium-sized products per hour during her shift.

Amazon has faced similar allegations internationally as well.