This means that employees can leave work an hour earlier on Thursday.
The duration of the working day is shortened by one hour for all employees, i.e. those working full-time and part-time, in the total working time accounting mode, on duty, etc., who are not entitled to work reduced working hours according to the procedure established by legal acts, states the State Labor Inspectorate.
Taking into account the principles of fair payment for work, justice, honesty and reasonableness, the shortened pre-holiday hours for employees must be paid at the wages specified in the employment contract.
Meanwhile, when working on a public holiday, the employee must receive double pay.
VDI draws attention to certain provisions for shortening the duration of the pre-holiday working day:
- if for objective reasons it is not possible for employees to shorten the duration of the working day by one hour, for example, there is continuous work in the company, due to other peculiarities of production, work performance, this hour should be counted as overtime work;
- if the employee and the employer have concluded an agreement on additional work, for example, the employee works in several positions at the same employer, the total duration of the employee’s working day is shortened by one hour, not separately for each position;
- if an employee starts work on the eve of a holiday and ends on a holiday, the duration of the working day on the eve of the holiday must be shortened by one hour, for example, if the start of work is scheduled at 4 p.m., due to the reduction of working time, the employee would start work at 5 p.m.
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**Interview with Dr. Jane Thompson, Workplace Policy Expert**
**Host:** Welcome to our show, Dr. Thompson! Today, we’re diving into the topic of the four-day work week, which has been a hot topic lately. Can you tell us about the recent developments regarding shortened working hours?
**Dr. Thompson:** Thank you for having me! Yes, many companies are now considering a four-day work week as a way to boost morale and productivity. Recently, the State Labor Inspectorate has outlined that employees can leave an hour earlier on Thursdays, which is part of this initiative.
**Host:** That’s interesting! So, how does this change impact full-time and part-time workers alike?
**Dr. Thompson:** The great thing about this approach is that it benefits all employees, regardless of their work status. The duration of the working day is shortened by one hour for everyone, making it more manageable. This includes those in total working time accounting modes and others who normally don’t have reduced hours.
**Host:** What about employees’ wages? Are they still compensated fairly under this new policy?
**Dr. Thompson:** Absolutely. It’s crucial to ensure that employees are paid fairly for their time. The principles of justice, honesty, and reasonableness need to be applied here. While the working hours are reduced, the shortened hours around holidays must be compensated at the wages specified in their contracts.
**Host:** That’s reassuring for many workers. What do you believe are the key pros and cons of switching to a four-day work week?
**Dr. Thompson:** The pros include improved employee satisfaction and potential increases in productivity, as employees are less likely to suffer from burnout. However, the cons might include challenges in maintaining communication or productivity levels if a significant portion of the workforce is off on the same day. It requires careful planning and consideration from management.
**Host:** Thank you, Dr. Thompson, for your insights on this important topic. It sounds like the four-day work week could be beneficial if implemented thoughtfully!
**Dr. Thompson:** Thank you for having me. It’s a fascinating time for work policies, and I look forward to seeing how companies adapt!
