Fedeleche warns of labor law impact on Chilean agriculture

In Chile, the dairy industry association Fedeleche has expressed concerns regarding the implementation of the 40-hour workweek law. The organization warns that rigid labor regulations may increase fixed costs and threaten the competitiveness of small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises.

Fedeleche emphasizes that agricultural activities, particularly dairy farming, are dictated by biological and climatic cycles rather than urban schedules. For instance, milking must occur multiple times daily regardless of standard shifts. The association is advocating for labor flexibility and exceptional regimes to ensure that production requirements can be met without compromising employment or productivity.