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Czechia
Governed by Labour Code (262/2006). 40 h/wk, 12 h/day max, 8 h standard. OT cap 150 h/yr (416 h if agreed). +25 % premium. 11 h daily rest.
Authority: SÚIP · MPSV
LC 262/2006
Code
40 h
Week
12 h
Max daily
150 h/yr
OT cap
11 h
Daily rest
30 min
Break /6h
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Statutory working time
§79 LC
40 h/wk · 38.75 h continuous · 37.5 h two-shift
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 40 h | §79 | Reference |
| Shifts | 37.5-38.75 h | §79 | Varies |
Working time adjustment
Possible
Official sources
SÚIPOvertime
§114 LC
+25 % standard · max 150 h/yr (416 h if agreed) · weekend/holiday +100 %
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard OT | +25 % | §114 | Pay |
| Holiday OT | +100 % | §114 | Doubled |
| Cap | 150 h/yr | §93 | 416 h if agreed |
Comp time
Possible
Official sources
SÚIPRest & breaks
§88 LC
11 h daily · 35 h weekly · 30-min break /6 h
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily rest | 11 h | §90 | Between days |
| Weekly rest | 35 h | §92 | Standard |
| Break | 30 min /6 h | §88 | Unpaid |
Continuous shift
Special regime
Official sources
SÚIPNight / Sunday / holiday work
§78 LC
Night 10pm-6am · 13 public holidays · Sunday framed
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night | 10pm-6am | §78 | Definition |
| Public holidays | 13 d/yr | Law | Fixed list |
| Sunday | +10 % min | §118 | Compensation |
Czech Statehood Day
28 Sept
Official sources
SÚIPTime recording
§96 LC
Tracking mandatory post-CJEU · 3 years
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obligation | Tracking working time | §96 | All employees |
| Retention | 3 years | §96 | Standard |
SÚIP inspection
Regular
Official sources
SÚIPRemote & flex work
§317 LC
2023 Amendment (§317-§334) · remote framework · CZK 4.60/h allowance
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal framework | LC §317-§334 | Law 281/2023 | 2023 reform |
| Agreement | Written mandatory | LC | Standard |
| Allowance | CZK 4.60/h or flat | Law | Per employee |
Cross-border
Treaty
Official sources
SÚIP