The development
Labour Directorate Legal Opinion No. 253/21 addresses the reduction from 44 to 42 hours per week from 26 April 2026. It prioritises agreement and requires an actual reduction in time worked.
In the absence of agreement, the reduction must be applied at the end of the working day, according to the weekly distribution and the reduction units established by law.
Why it matters
Schedules, contract amendments and attendance records should be reviewed to verify that the working hours comply with the corresponding reduction stage.
Sources
Published by Piracés Abogados · 12 October 2026. General information: its scope must be assessed in light of the circumstances of each matter.