Legal guide on the reduction of working hours
The recent draft bill proposing, among other measures, to set the working week at an average of 37.5 hours annually has sparked intense debate within the business community. With its initial approval by the Council of Ministers, the text is now undergoing parliamentary scrutiny, prompting numerous consultations with labour law experts. Alberto Novoa, a partner in Labour Law, has contributed to this article published in Expansión, where the main concerns of businesses are addressed: from the implementation schedule and the monitoring of overtime, to the implications for sectors with special working hours.
Alberto highlights that while companies with working hours already adjusted to this limit will not experience changes, others will face significant organisational challenges, particularly in sectors such as hospitality and retail. As the draft bill progresses, businesses will need to prepare for potential adaptations and negotiations, always keeping an eye on any amendments that may arise during the legislative process.
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