Yes, it is the employer who decides the working hours. This is part of what is called management law.
In addition, the exceptional context linked to the COVID-19 pandemic may lead employers to modify work schedules, for example, to take into account customer traffic and the volume of business, and thus avoid walk.
In this case, Émilie must still respect labor standards, that is to say that the changes to the schedule must be justifiable and fair. Too much reduction in hours worked could be interpreted by its staff as retaliation or constructive dismissal.
Émilie must therefore act with transparency towards her staff and advise them of changes to be made in the company. The collaboration and transparency it will demonstrate will help maintain a good working climate.
For more information, see the Work schedule page.
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