Overtime

Overtime

    Overtime is work that is outside of established hours. For overtime work, an order must be issued by the employer. It must be communicated to the employees at least 24 hours in advance and may be written or oral. In principle, overtime is prohibited by the Labor Code. It is allowed only in certain cases: to finish already started work that cannot be completed in working hours; due to intensive seasonal work; in carrying out work related to the defense of the country; in the restoration of power supply, water supply, sewerage, communications, transport, medical assistance; when repairing disaster damage. For one year, overtime may be 150 hours, not more. It is distributed as follows: 30 hours in the day or 20 hours in the night for one month; 6 hours a day or 4 hours a night for one week; 3 hours a day or 2 hours a night for two consecutive business days. For wages, the employee negotiates a percentage increase on the wage determined by the employment contract. On working days it is 50%. On weekends it is 75% and the opportunity for 24 hours rest in the next working week. On holidays it is 100%. Overtime is not provided by workers under the age of 18, pregnant employees or those in advanced in vitro treatment, mothers with children under 6 years, mothers who care for disabled children (or should have agreed in writing), employed workers, workers who continue their education (or have written consent again). In a special book, the employer is obliged to record the overtime that is reported to the Labor Inspectorate.