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Bulgaria
Governed by Bulgarian Labour Code. 40 h/wk, 8 h/d. OT cap 150 h/yr. +50 % standard, +75 % weekend, +100 % holiday. 12 h rest.
Authority: GLI · Inspection
LC 1986
Code
40 h
Week
150 h/yr
OT cap
12 h
Daily rest
48 h
Weekly rest
30 min
Break
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Statutory working time
LC §136
40 h/wk 8 h/day
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 40 h | §136 | Reference |
Official sources
GLI BulgariaOvertime
LC §150
+50 % standard
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| OT | +50 % | §150 | Standard |
| Weekend OT | +75 % | §150 | Standard |
| Holiday OT | +100 % | §150 | Doubled |
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GLIRest & breaks
LC §152
12 h daily · 48 h weekly
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 12 h | §152 | Standard |
| Weekly | 48 h | §153 | Standard |
Official sources
GLINight / Sunday / holiday work
LC §140
Night 10pm-6am · 13 holidays
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night | 10pm-6am | §140 | +15 % |
| Holidays | 13 d/yr | Law | Fixed |
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GLITime recording
LC §142
Tracking mandatory · 3 yrs
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Records | Daily tracking | §142 | All |
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GLIRemote & flex work
LC §107
Remote Law 2011 · written agreement
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framework | Law 25/05/2011 | §107 | Standard |
Official sources
GLI