Overtime work: rights, limits and pay
Maximum 8 hours per week, mandatory pay increase of at least 26%.
The law is clear
Under Article 53 of the Labour Act, overtime is limited to 8 hours per week and no more than 4 hours per day. It must not exceed 150 hours per year at the same employer.
Pay
Minimum increase for overtime is 26% of regular hourly pay. Collective agreement may set more.
What counts as overtime
- Work over 40 hours per week
- Work beyond contracted hours
- Work outside shift schedule
What is not mandatory
Employees are not obligated to work overtime except in force majeure. The employer must order overtime in writing.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, except in force majeure or urgent operational needs. Refusal cannot be grounds for dismissal.