What are the standard working hours and rest days for employees in Latvia?

Full-Time Working Hours

  • Standard full-time working hours are 8 hours per day, totaling 40 hours per week.

  • The typical working week runs from Monday to Friday.

Part-Time Working Hours

  • Part-time employment is possible.

  • The exact working hours must be clearly specified in the employment agreement.

  • Working hours for part-time employees are proportionate to full-time hours.


Rest Days

  • Employees usually have Saturday and Sunday as rest days.

  • Rest days may be adjusted, allowing employees to take alternative days off if agreed upon with the employer.

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