Ask:
After retiring, due to my expertise in jewelry appraisal, I accepted to work for a jewelry company, but I want to work only 3 days a week, because I want to take time off, help children. Is this required of me by the company? Are my benefits different from those of full-time workers?
Reply:
In your case, according to the labor law, it is a part-time job, specifically: Part-time employee is an employee whose working time is shorter than the normal working time according to the law. days or weeks or months as specified in the labor law, collective bargaining agreement or internal labor regulations.
The employee may agree with the employer to work part-time when concluding the labor contract. Thus, you are required by the company to work 3 days a week. As for profit rights, employees who work part-time are entitled to a salary; equality in exercising rights and obligations with full-time employees; equality of opportunity, no discrimination, ensuring labor safety and hygiene.
(Article 32 Labor Code 2019)
