A new law will come into force on 1 January 2026, bringing major changes to the labour market, including reduced working hours, Fridays off, increased unemployment benefits and better conditions for students and pensioners. According to the Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities, workers over 58 years of age or those with at least 35 years of work experience will be able to choose between reduced working hours of six hours a day or an extended weekend, or Fridays off. This initiative is part of a wider “80-90-100” model: 80% working hours, 90% salary and 100% contributions.
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