Within the framework of Venezuelan Labor Law, the working hours constitute an essential element in the employment relationship, as it defines the period during which the employee is legally subordinated to the employer and is obliged to provide their services in accordance with the legal provisions. A proper understanding of working hours is of particular importance both for the adequate organization of the business and for the protection of the worker’s fundamental rights, in accordance with the principles of social justice and balance that inspire the Organic Law of Labor, Workers, and Workers (LOTTT).

The following is an analysis of the different types of working hours provided for in Venezuelan legislation, in accordance with current regulations, labor doctrine, and jurisprudence issued by the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ).