Working Hours
An Overview of Typical Working Hours
WORKING HOURS
LESS THAN MUR600K PER YEAR
Conditions of the contract must be compliant with the Workers’ Rights Act
45 HOURS PER WEEK
Either 9 Hours on a 5-day basis
Or 8 hours on a 5-day basis + 5 hours on the 6th day
MORE THAN MUR600K PER YEAR
Conditions of employment are agreed between the parties
Overtime
Workers must be paid for each extra hour not less than 1.5 times the hourly rate. Public Holiday overtime Hours must be paid not less than twice the hourly rate. Conditions regarding overtime payment may be included in the contract