What working hours are allowed for young employees?

For an employee under the age of 18:

  • the length of the shift on each day must not exceed 8 hours;
  • the total weekly working hours across multiple basic employment relationships must not exceed 40 hours;
  • rest between shifts must be at least 12 hours in a 24-hour consecutive period;
  • weekly uninterrupted rest must be at least 48 hours for young employees.

Section 79a of Act No. 262/2006 Coll., the Labor Code

Section 88 (1) of Act No. 262/2006 Coll., the Labor Code

Section 90 (1) of Act No. 262/2006 Coll., the Labor Code

Section 92 (2) of Act No. 262/2006 Coll., the Labor Code