Starting from September 2026, the Labor Standards Inspection Office will implement uniform guidance to reduce overtime to within 45 hours per month. A flyer summarizing the key points of the changes and future business review points is being distributed for free.
Starting from September 2026, the uniform reduction guidance of "overtime within 45 hours per month" by the Labor Standards Inspection Office has been revised.
What specifically has changed with this revision, and what should companies prepare for?
We are distributing a leaflet that explains the changes in the supervision and guidance of the Labor Standards Inspection Office, as well as three key points to be aware of in future operations.
Please download it from the request form and use it to assist in reviewing your operations.
**Summary of the Leaflet**
1. Changes and Points That Are Easy to Misunderstand
To put it simply, the legal overtime limit (45 hours per month, 360 hours per year) remains unchanged. What has changed is the Labor Standards Inspection Office's checkpoints. The focus has shifted from uniform guidance on "hours worked" to the implementation status of "health and welfare measures" as stipulated in the 36 Agreement.
2. Requirements for "Health and Welfare Measures"
It is essential to "actually implement and keep records that can be explained later" regarding the measures specified in the 36 Agreement, such as interview guidance and work interval breaks.
3. Three Practical Points Companies Should Focus On
1. "Reliable implementation" of health and welfare measures
2. "Accurate recording" of implementation status
3. "Preventive measures" against long working hours

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