Data from the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) shows Croatia has the longest working week in the EU, excluding undeclared or unpaid overtime, according to the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Croatia (SSSH).
Under the Labour Act, full-time work is 40 hours per week, unless otherwise agreed. Sunčica Brnardić, SSSH executive secretary for labour law and the labour market, notes that although wages and productivity are growing, Croatia’s working conditions lag behind other EU countries.
Shortening the working week in other EU nations typically occurs through branch…
