Overview
- The administration plans to submit the reform to Congress, and if approved it would be published on May 1, 2026 to start annual two‑hour reductions that reach 40 hours in 2030.
- Pay and benefits would not be reduced, overtime for minors would be banned, and voluntary extra hours would remain capped at 12 per week under existing limits.
- Employers would be required to adopt an electronic registry of working hours, with the Labor Ministry setting rules and auditing records against actual workloads and after‑hours communications.
- Corporate environments that work by objectives and hybrid or remote teams are preparing for stricter time tracking and clearer boundaries on off‑hours availability to avoid legal exposure.
- Micro and small firms are expected to face the toughest adjustments in 2026, considering staggered shifts, new technology or hiring, while Peru is seen as unlikely to mirror the move soon due to informality and lower productivity.