Chile: Progressive Implementation of the 40-Hour Law

The “40-Hour Law” will come into force in stages, with working hours being gradually reduced as follows:

• On 26th April 2024: 44 hours per week
• On 26th April 2026: 42 hours per week
• On 26th April 2028: 40 hours per week

In addition, the following rules will come into force on 26th April 2024:

• Rules on exceptions to the working time limit (Article 22(2) of the Labour Code)
• Two-hour band for mothers, fathers or carers
• Compensation for overtime worked on additional public holidays
• Rules on electronic attendance recording
• New conditions and time limits for exceptional working hours
• A new definition of part-time work
• Removal of the general exception for workers under teleworking or remote work from the working day limit

Finally, starting 26th April 2028, the following changes will come into force:

• The working week may not be divided into more than 6 days or less than 4 days.
• Exceptional systems of distribution of working time and rest on an average of 42 hours per week.