Laboral - Rol N° I-42-2016

Juzgado de Trabajo anula multa a empresa por modificar turnos para cumplir Ley 20.823, determinando que empleador actuó dentro de sus facultades legales sin requerir acuerdo de trabajadores.

• Dispute Origin: Comercial Food & Fantasy Ltda. filed a judicial claim against a fine (multa) issued by the Inspección Provincial del Trabajo. The fine was imposed for allegedly modifying work shifts unilaterally and discretely without worker authorization, purportedly to comply with Law No. 20.823, which mandates additional Sunday rest days.
• Conciliation Status: The conciliation phase of the proceedings proved unsuccessful as the representative for the Inspección Provincial del Trabajo indicated they lacked the authority to negotiate a settlement.
• Claimant's Legal Defense: The company argued that the multa was wrongly issued due to factual and legal errors. They contended that Law 20.823 requires employers to grant 7 additional Sundays of rest but does not require a reduction in week...