Overview
- Published on March 3, the amendment to Article 123 is in force and sets a gradual reduction from 48 hours now to 40 hours by 2030.
- The schedule lowers the cap to 46 hours in 2027, 44 in 2028, 42 in 2029, and 40 in 2030.
- Overtime is capped at 12 hours per week at a 100% premium, payable up to four hours per day on a maximum of four days, with a 200% rate for hours beyond that limit.
- Workers under 18 may not work overtime, mandatory weekly rest remains one day per six worked, and wages or benefits cannot be reduced due to shorter hours.
- Analysts flag operational and cost pressures for sectors with long shifts, especially audiovisual production, prompting reviews of contracts, staffing, and scheduling.