Parliament receives new labor bill with 13-hour workday provision

A new labor bill, including provisions for a 13-hour workday, has been submitted to Parliament, sparking significant opposition. The legislation incorporates proposals from social partners, such as protecting employees from adverse changes for refusing overtime and clarifying that unjustified pay cuts are a violation. The bill also addresses issues like penalties for undeclared work, protections for foster mothers, and measures to strengthen the Labor Inspectorate.