The employer can oblige an employee to work overtime (1) when the total hours of work do not exceed an average of 48 hours a week, and (2) when an employee has consented in writing to work over such an average. Such consent can be withdrawn by the employee provided that a written notice of at least 7 days or such longer period not exceeding 3 months as may be agreed between the parties, is given to the employer.

Employees are not obliged to work overtime:

1. A) During pregnancy.

1. B) For a period of 12 months from either the birth of his or her child or from the effective date of the adoption of a child.

There is an entitlement to shift allowance in certain Wage Regulation Orders. One should check the respective W.R.O about any such entitlements. Ad hoc arrangements may also be applicable in enterprises governed by a collective agreement, or if there are specific clauses in a contract of employment making reference to such an allowance.

An employer is not allowed to make deductions from the employee’s wage except where permitted by law or by an order of a competent court. Deductions from wages can be made if provided for by the collective agreement or the prior permission to inflict fines has been obtained from the DIER.

No, the employee has the right to be paid his /her full weekly wage as agreed in the contract of employment.

The employer may deduct from the total wage due to the employee only that part which corresponds to the hours lost.