The bill that reduces the weekly working time from 40 to 35 hours has already been presented to the Sejm. The shortening of the rules on working hours does not change the amount of salary, which means that it will not be less than what has been received so far. Furthermore, the project does not provide for restrictions on the methods of organizing working hours during the settlement period and allows the system to be operated on three eight-hour shifts.
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The fact that we will work shorter and faster is a foregone conclusion. Discussions will likely involve whether the workweek should be four days and all Fridays off as Saturdays, or whether the guarantee will apply to total weekly working hours: instead of the current 40, setting the commonly used standard for 35 hours of work. I work a week.
The bill that reduces the weekly working time from 40 to 35 hours has already been presented to the Sejm. The shortening of the rules on working hours does not change the amount of salary, which means that it will not be less than what has been received so far. Furthermore, the project does not provide for restrictions on the methods of organizing working hours during the settlement period and allows the system to be operated on three eight-hour shifts.
And what is the purpose and necessity of approving the act, and – what are the consequences of changing the rules?
The rationale for the project is to improve the health of Poles and prevent Burnout. According to a study conducted in 2021 by Smartscope on behalf of Nationale-Nederlanden, almost all Polish employees notice symptoms of burnout. Employees need more time to rest, spend time with family and friends, connect with nature and exercise. The expected effects of the reduction in working hours are also an increase in its efficiency, the bill predicts.
According to OECD data for 2021, Polish employees work an average of 1,830 hours per year, which is the sixth highest among all OECD countries and the second highest among European countries.
