I work too many hours
The maximum is forty hours a week on an annual average, with at least twelve hours between shifts and, in general, no more than nine hours a day.
Maximum working week
Forty hours of actual work a week on an annual average.
«La duración máxima de la jornada ordinaria de trabajo será de cuarenta horas semanales de trabajo efectivo de promedio en cómputo anual.»
Rest between shifts
At least twelve hours between the end of one working day and the start of the next.
«Entre el final de una jornada y el comienzo de la siguiente mediarán, como mínimo, doce horas.»
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