The Social Chamber of the National Court has given its approval for companies to record their workers when they take smoking breaks, drink coffee or have breakfast, with the aim of deducting this time from the hours actually worked.
Also, that the decision that the time spent on a work trip not be counted as a working day be eliminated, and that the consideration of overtime was only in cases in which they were authorized by management.
Regarding overtime, The National Court confirms that they must be authorized in advance, and that it is not enough to do them and then claim payment.
This ruling will lead to a collective conflict between the company and the unions., although despite the various opinions, It is not violating the substantial conditions of the workers.
