From 1st April 2022 until the end of the year, the maximum number of overtime hours an employee may work increased from 40 hours to 60 hours per month. This is capped at 300 hours per year, previously 200 hours. This maximum applies to all occupations and must be agreed by mutual consent. The following types of employees are not eligible to work more overtime: Employees under 18 years old Employees with disabilities Employees who do heavy, toxic or dangerous work Pregnant women from the 6th or 7th month of pregnancy, depending on their location. Mothers raising children under 12 months old.