Does the law require additional compensation for night work?

  • Additional Monetary Compensation
  • Reduced Working Hours
  • Both (monetary compensation and reduced working hours)
  • Choice (compensation or time-off)
  • No provision
  • No Data

This map reflects policies as of 1 January 2024 in 145 countries covered by the Index. The maps are based on the Labour Rights Index 2024, produced by the WageIndicator Foundation and the Centre for Labour Research (WageIndicator Labour Law office).

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  • 59 countries require additional monetary compensation for night workers.
  • 8 countries prescribe reduced working hours for night workers.
  • 12 countries set forth both monetary compensation and reduced hours for night workers.
  • 5 countries stipulate a choice between monetary compensation and time off for compensating night workers.
  • 61 countries do not require any night work premium or time off for night workers.