2023 Laws not yet authenticated through a Commencement Order

Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

29.   Maximum ordinary work day

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    (1)   Subject to subsection (2), an ordinary work day for all employees shall comprise of no more than 8 hours and an employer shall not require any employee to work for more than 8 hours on any day, exclusive of the meal interval, as an ordinary work day.

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    (2)   An employer and employee may in a contract of employment agree to flexible hours of work which do not exceed 40 hours per week.