9 Countries Where Employees Work The Least

By siliconindia  |   Friday, 31 January 2014, 20:21 IST   |    1 Comments
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Bangalore: What would be your reaction, if I say that at a time when most of us are putting in extra hours at work just to ensure that there is enough bread on the table at all times, there are some workers who are enjoying the luxury of 36 hours work week or less. Shocking isn’t it?
Check out the list of countries where employees work the least, as listed by Annalyn Kurtz of CNN Money.
Italy
Average Hours Per Week: 36 Hrs
Average Annual Wages: $34,000
Thanks to employee friendly policies and the government which has backed and encouraged work-sharing since ages, the workforce of this vibrant nation are among the happiest in the world.
The average work week in the country is around 36 hours and maximum work week for full-time employees can reach up to 40 hours, plus an overtime limit of 8 hours. If any employer exceeds this limit, they are liable for fines.
Workers in the county are also permitted to take a minimum of four weeks of paid vacation every year.
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