Government has changed the proposal of Labour Code

According to the new labour code the employer will be able to ordain the healthcare professionals the overtime up to 250 hours per year. Minister of Labour underlines that the exemption will apply only to healthcare employees. Minister of Health has negotiated also with the President of the Trade Union of Health and Social Services, Anton Szalay, who absolutely supported this exemption. Overtime work for other employees remains at 150 hours per year. Amendment to the Labour Code should enter into force from January 1, 2013.