From 13 August 2026, retail businesses will be allowed to open every day from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. and will no longer be required to observe a weekly closing day.The provisions on working time remain unchanged.
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The reform provides for a diminution in the amount of the reduction granted for hiring the 1st employee. For the hiring of the 2nd to 5th employee, a harmonised reduction now applies.
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The legislator has extended the flexi-job scheme to all private and public sectors. However, an “opt-out” mechanism has been introduced, allowing flexi-jobs to be excluded, either fully or partially, for certain sectors or activities. The reform also makes flexi-job pay more attractive and relaxes the eligibility requirements for the flexi-job scheme.
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As of June 1st, 2026, employers are no longer required to include applicable work schedules separately in the Work Rules. The legislation introduces the concept of a “general framework,” which defines the periods during which work may be performed.
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The Act applies to employment contracts whose performance begins on or after August 1st, 2026.
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The notice period is capped at 52 weeks for employees with 17 years or more of service.This applies only to employment contracts that, as agreed by the employer and the employee, begin on or after June 1st, 2026. For employment contracts already in effect, the current rules remain applicable.
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