Working hours, unreasonable length
Failure to promote and legislate shortening of working hours as is warranted by the right to work

Type of entry: Potential Violation

Broader Terms:

Related Terms:

See ESC right:

Work, reasonable hours of

Relevant ICESCR Articles:

07(d): The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to the enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work which ensure, in particular:


    (d) Rest, leisure and reasonable limitation of working hours and periodic holidays with pay, as well as remuneration for public holidays

Related Documents:

Additional Protocol to the American Convention on Human Rights in the Area of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; "Protocol of San Salvador"

European Social Charter

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Weekly Rest (Commerce and Offices) Convention, 1957

Weekly Rest (Industry) Convention, 1921


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