The chief said that most shoppers are still opposed to restrictions posed by the legislation, more than a year after it came into effect. He added that the association had not officially negotiated on the matter, MTI reported.
Vámos also welcomed a part of the bill that would require employers to pay staff time-and-a-half on Sundays rather than double-time, MTI reported.
The Hungarian government submitted a proposal today to abolish the Sunday closings law and Parliament is scheduled to vote on the proposal tomorrow in an expedited procedure.
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