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On 1 May 2026, the Bill amending the Federal Labour Law was published in the Official Federal Gazette, marking its entry into force and confirming the gradual reduction of work shifts and increase in overtime from 1 January 2027.
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Weekly overtime limits will gradually increase to 12 hours by 2030, with specific pay premiums and new restrictions on higher-rate overtime hours. Starting January 2027, employers must electronically record all hours worked or face significant fines.
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Updated to include additional information on leave requirements in Austria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Switzerland, UAE, UK and US.
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Updated to include a new requirement that training programmes should aim to prevent and eliminate violence against women.
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Updated to include new information on the obligation for employers to ensure a workplace that is free from all forms of violence.
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Updated to reflect new information on the Unit of Measure and Update.
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Updated to include additional information on collective bargaining and agreements, regarding the application for a representation certificate.
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Updated to include new health and safety measures for employees who work in a standing position in certain sectors, effective from 17 July 2025.
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Updated to reflect an increase to the Unit of Measure and Update, relevant to fines for breach of the provisions regarding young workers and foreign nationals, effective from 1 February 2025.
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Updated to include information on the dismissal without just cause of a pregnant employee.