Indicator 2: Decent Working Hours

  • 100
  • 80
  • 60
  • 40
  • 20
  • Not covered in the Index

This map reflects policies as of 1 January 2024 in 145 countries covered by the Index. The maps are based on the Labour Rights Index 2024, produced by the WageIndicator Foundation and the Centre for Labour Research (WageIndicator Labour Law office). The indicator score ranges between 0 to 100, where 100 indicates the highest possible score.

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The “Decent Working Hours” indicator measures labour legislation on the following sub-indicators:

  1. General Weekly Working Hours
  2. Maximum Weekly Working Hours
  3. Weekly Rest Hours
  4. Paid Public Holidays
  5. Annual Leave

Note: The Labour Rights Index scores countries based on applicable labour laws only. It does not comment on actual working conditions or labour law compliance in workplaces.