Weekly hours cap falls to 40
What’s happening
The second step of Constitutional Amendment 141 cuts normal hours from 42 to 40 a week, with an 8-hour day and no pay cut.
What to do
Plan 2027 staffing and budgets for the 40-hour week now.
How Workbliss can help
Workbliss sessions on energy and healthy boundaries, plus manager training, help teams adjust to new working patterns.
Plan support for your teamsSource
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