Limiting hours of work and application of weekly rest
Standard
Working hours and overtime must comply with national law and industry standards. A worker is entitled to have at least one full free day every seven days.
Guidance:
The maximum working hours per week are as defined by national law but shall not exceed 48 hours on a regular basis. Overtime is applicable to time-bound contracts (not to piece rate work). It shall not exceed 12 hours per week and cannot be required on a regular basis.
Sources:
- ILO Convention 1 on Hours of Work
- ILO Convention 14 on Weekly Rest
