Government allows demanding more working hours from children
The Estonian government plans to change laws to require children to work more hours and receive less time off.
Mexico approves reduction of working hours to 40 hours per week
Mexico has approved a law to gradually reduce the weekly working hours from 48 to 40 by 2030, benefiting around 13.4 million workers.
Working Hours Act: 'Eleven Hours of Rest Must Be Observed'
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz considers the Working Hours Act dispensable, but employment lawyer Mira Ney argues for its necessity, citing cases of unpaid overtime and health issues stemming from excessive working hours.
When will we stop overlooking violations of the 52-hour workweek? [On-site]
The article critiques the frequent violations of South Korea's 52-hour workweek regulation, highlighting ineffective government enforcement and insufficient penalties for companies that exceed working hours.
Restaurant owner's unscrupulous actions revealed in Mikkeli: chef worked 13-hour days, waitstaff were kicked out of scheduled shifts
A restaurant owner in Mikkeli has been sentenced to nine months in prison for exploiting former employees, with a chef working excessive hours and waitstaff facing discrimination.
Kakao violates labor standards again... Union says working conditions have deteriorated over four years
Kakao has been found to violate multiple labor laws, confirming allegations of exceeding the work hours limit amid ongoing issues with workplace conditions according to a union report.
Working hours of lawyers: Lawyers' Association calls for an end to the 'eight-hour corset'
The German Lawyers' Association is advocating for the relaxation of the rigid eight-hour workday in light of the 24/7 commitment lawyers have to their clients, highlighting the need for a debate on the current working time regulations.
The Left Party Wants to See Shorter Working Hours
The Left Party in Sweden is advocating for a government investigation to create a new law aimed at shortening weekly working hours for all employees.
Task-Based Working Hours – An Additional Formality or a Way to Flexibility?
The article discusses the task-based working hours system as a flexible option for organizing work responsibilities in companies, as regulated by Polish labor law.
Labor Court: Public Agreements Do Not Comply with EU Regulations
The Labor Court has determined that part-time and full-time employees in the public sector must be paid equally for hours worked outside normal working hours, in accordance with EU regulations.
With electronic registration, compliance with working hours will be verified: Marath Bolaños
The Minister of Labor, Marath Bolaños López, announced the implementation of a mandatory electronic registration system to ensure compliance with the new 40-hour workweek by monitoring workers' entry and exit times.
"The compatibility of family and career is greater," says Linnemann
CDU Secretary General Carsten Linnemann defends the working hours law, viewing it as an opportunity for many families by allowing flexible work hours.
Guards, remuneration, working hours: what the striking doctors demand and what the Health Ministry proposes in the new Framework Statute
Doctors are staging their third strike to protest against the draft law regulating their working conditions.
Column 'My Judgment': How much work protection do lawyers in large law firms need?
The Hamburg Administrative Court's recent ruling on maximum working hours raises questions about the relevance of current labor laws for high-paid lawyers in large firms who face intense work pressure.
Column 'My Judgment': How Much Workplace Safety Do Lawyers in Large Law Firms Need?
A recent ruling by the Hamburg Administrative Court highlights concerns about the relevance of labor laws for high-paid lawyers, addressing long working hours and high workloads in large law firms.
In the final stretch of the new landscape in labor: What changes with employment, 13-hour work, overtime, and leave from February 16
The new provisions of labor law 5239/2025, signed by Niki Kerameus, will be implemented, changing employment practices including working hours starting February 16.