Can companies change working hours to deal with a heat wave?
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Can companies change working hours to deal with a heat wave?

SAPO Notícias1 September 2026 at 11:15

Companies can change working hours to deal with a heat wave, provided certain conditions are met. The change in working hours must be temporary and must be justified by the need to protect workers' safety and health.

In addition, any change in working hours must respect the limits established in the Labor Code. This possibility exists so that employers can respond to extreme weather conditions that put workers' well-being at risk.

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