Maximum working hours is the limit of hours an employee can work, set at 40 hours weekly on average annually and a maximum of 9 hours of effective daily work.
Working hours are regulated by labor law, which establishes limits to protect worker health and ensure work-life balance. These limits can be modified by collective agreements, always in favor of the worker.
Labor law establishes the following rules:
Hours exceeding ordinary hours are considered overtime, subject to specific limits:
Qadra automates working hours control:
Yes, if the collective agreement allows it and the annual average of 40 weekly hours is respected. This is called 'irregular distribution of working hours' and allows flexible schedules according to seasonal needs.
It constitutes a serious violation sanctionable by labor inspection. Overtime hours performed above the limit must still be paid to the worker and may lead to claims.
Travel from home to the regular workplace doesn't count. However, travel between workplaces during the shift is considered effective working time.
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