Working time

Standard working time, night work, overtime, rest periods, young workers.

Latvia :: Young workers

Employees under the age of 18 may be employed to work up to 5 days per week …

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Latvia :: Working time records

Employers must keep accurate accounts for each employee providing details of hours worked (including overtime hours and training time), hours worked at night, weekly rest periods and annual leave …

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Latvia :: Working time

An employee may not work regularly in excess of eight hours in any 24-hour period …

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Latvia :: Shift work

It is necessary for employers to consult employee representatives before introducing any shift-work system …

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Latvia :: Rest periods

Every employee must be given a minimum of 12 hours’ rest during every 24-hour period and 42 hours of continuous rest every week …

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Latvia :: Overtime

Overtime must normally be voluntary and on the basis of a written agreement with an employee …

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Latvia :: Night work

Night work for adult employees is defined as work for more than two hours between 10 …

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