Ministerial Decree No. 292 of 2025 — Maximum Actual and Overtime Hours for Preparatory, Complementary, Guarding, and Cleaning Work

Requirements

• Defines preparatory work (pre-shift setup, machine/automation checks) required to enable daily operations efficiently.
• Defines complementary work (post/parallel tasks necessary to avoid technical accumulation or disruption, e.g., finishing, cooling, final digital documentation, urgent continuity reports).
• Defines guarding work to include physical, electronic, and cyber-security functions ensuring safety of people, assets, and sensitive data.
• Defines cleaning work to include sanitization of premises and equipment to maintain a safe, healthy workplace per OSH standards.
• Sets the maximum actual working hours at 48 hours per week for these categories.
• Caps overtime at 12 hours per week for these categories, subject to Labor Law Article 121.

Impact on Employers

Breaching the above may trigger penalties.

Recommended Actions

• Designate a Compliance Liaison within HR or Legal to coordinate and adhere to all statutory requirements and to monitor updates or additional implementing instructions.
• Review Ongoing and Recent Issuances to confirm compliance.

How We Can Help

• Our Employment & Labour team is assisting clients in: Advising on the issuance update and employee communications, Liaising with Labour Office directorates to streamline logistics, and Managing disputes arising from any breaches.
• Please contact any member of our Employment & Labour practice for tailored advice. We will continue to monitor developments and keep you informed of further guidance from the Ministry of Labour.