Overview
- The Labor Ministry formally presented a constitutional reform to amend Article 123 and set a 40‑hour weekly limit, shifting from today’s 48 hours.
- The proposal sets a phased schedule: 46 hours in 2027, 44 in 2028, 42 in 2029 and 40 in 2030, beginning the practical transition on January 1, 2027.
- Officials say wages and benefits will not be cut, and overtime would remain voluntary, paid at double, and subject to a cap reported as up to 12 hours.
- The government plans secondary legislation in early 2026 to spell out overtime calculations, penalties for noncompliance and fiscal incentives to support adoption.
- Lawmakers are expected to take up the measure in the 2026 session after months of public forums with unions, employers and academics to refine implementation.