Government Proposes Controversial Working Hours Act Amendment
The government is proposing a controversial amendment to the Working Hours Act. The plan aims to abolish the daily maximum working time of eight or ten hours, instead introducing a weekly limit. Critics warn of potential impacts on health, work-life balance, and gender equality.
Currently, 12% of employees already work more than ten hours at a stretch, according to a study by the Institute for Economic and Social Research (WSI). The proposed change would allow working days of over ten hours, with a weekly maximum working time instead. This comes as 38% of employees already have fragmented working days, working later than 7 pm.
The WSI fears that the abolition of daily working time limits could exacerbate traditional gender roles. Women, who already perform more unpaid care work, may face greater burdens, leading to a deterioration in gender equality. Employer associations, however, welcome the move, promising more flexibility for companies.
The planned amendment to the Working Hours Act has sparked debate. While employer associations support the change, experts warn of serious consequences for employee health and gender equality. The government must consider these implications as it moves forward with the proposal.
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