Luxembourg
Governed by the Luxembourg Labour Code. 40 h/week, max 10 h/day, 48 h/week. Work Organisation Plan (POT) mandatory >15 employees. Time tracking required. Tripartite remote framework (BE/FR/DE cross-border).
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Statutory working time
40 h/wk, 8 h/day standard, reference period 4 wks-12 mo
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory | 40 h/wk | L.211-5 | Reference |
| Maximum | 10 h/d and 48 h/wk | L.211-12 | With ITM authorization |
| Work plan | Mandatory POT | L.211-7 | 15+ employees |
| Reference period | 4 wks-12 mo | L.211-6 | Per POT |
Overtime
Beyond POT premium 40 % · cap 100h/person/month
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overtime | Beyond POT | L.211-22 | With authorization |
| Premium | +40 % pay or +40 % time | L.211-27 | Recovery preferred |
| Cap | 100 h/month | L.211-22 | Unless ITM authorized |
| ITM notification | Prior mandatory | L.211-22 | 8 days notice |
Rest & breaks
11 h daily · 44 h weekly (typical Sat+Sun) · 30-min break every 6 h
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily rest | 11 h | L.211-16 | Between days |
| Weekly rest | 44 h | L.231-7 | Sunday by default |
| Break | 30 min/6 h | L.211-19 | Unpaid |
| Minors | 12 h rest | Labour Code | Protection |
Night / Sunday / holiday work
Night 10pm-6am framed · 11 national holidays + 1 referendum (on request) · Sunday +70 %
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night | 10pm-6am | L.211-25 | Framed |
| Sunday work | Prohibited by default | L.231-1 | Derogations |
| Sunday comp | +70 % | L.231-9 | Heavy premium |
| Holidays | 11 legal days | L.232-2 | Fixed list |
| May 1, June 23 | Mandatory off | L.232 | Specific |
Time recording
POT mandatory ITM + working time register kept · 10 years
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work plan | Posted 5 d in advance | L.211-7 | Modifiable 3 d notice |
| Time register | Mandatory | L.211-29 | Digital or paper |
| Retention | 10 years | LC | Very long |
| Penalties | Heavy | L.314-1 | Admin fines |
Remote & flex work
2020 Tripartite remote agreement · Lux-FR (34 d), Lux-BE (34), Lux-DE (34)
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal framework | 2020 SNHFM Agreement | CCT 2020 | National framework |
| Lux-FR cross-border | 34 days/yr no tax | 2022 Addendum | Beyond 34 d: FR tax |
| Lux-BE cross-border | 34 days/yr | 2022 Addendum | Negotiation |
| Lux-DE cross-border | 34 days/yr | 2024 Addendum | Aligned |
| Right to disconnect | Act 09/03/2023 | LC L.312-9 | Company policy |
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