The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on March 23 adopted a resolution on overtime hours of employees in a month and in a year.

While waiting for approval from the National Assembly Standing Committee, proposals by the Ministry of Labour, to extend overtime limits are being looked at closely by business associations and trade union representatives.

Seafood companies said because of the seasonality of the industry, organizing extra working shifts is a must to fulfill orders, though they have to pay more for overtime work.