Dominican Republic
Governed by Código de Trabajo. 44 h/wk, 80 h OT cap. 35 % premium. 11 h rest. 13 holidays. Tracking required.
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Statutory working time
44 h/wk
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 44 h | Code | Std |
Overtime
+35 %
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| OT | +35 % | Code | Std |
Rest & breaks
11 h daily
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 11 h | Code | Std |
Night / Sunday / holiday work
Night · 13 holidays
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night | Variable | Code | Framed |
| Holidays | 13 d | Law | Fixed |
Time recording
Tracking mandatory
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Records | Daily | Code | All |
Remote & flex work
Remote framework
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framework | Resolución 2020 | Code | Std |
