After a long wait, one year after its official promulgation, last Friday April 26 The first change that comes with the 40 hour law.
In such a way the ordinary day went from 45 to 44 hours for those employees who are governed by the Labor Code in Chilewith few exceptions.
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As the regulations indicate, said discount should have been made with a bilateral agreement between the employer and the people hired or the union that represents them.
And while companies could reduce the five hours immediately, and join a list of spaces that have already done so, the initiative that was proposed as gradual and will be carried out in a phased manner over the next five years.
When is the next reduction of the 40-hour Law?
As announced by the Labor authority, the next change in the legislation will be three years from the publication of the text in the Official Gazette.
Thus, the date you will have to pay attention to is the Sunday April 26, 2026 where the low will come to alone 42 hours.
Now, just the April 26, 2028during the fifth year, They will be reached after 40 hours on a mandatory basis..
From this last point one could even agree to go to work for 4 days in a row and rest 3.
Now, other changes that began on April 26 included the time bands for workers who are mothers and fathers, attendance record through electronic systems and covertime compensation for additional days of holiday.
