10 Hardest Working Countries in the World

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7. Colombia

Productivity Rank: 38

Working Hours Rank: 1

Average Rank: 19.5

In Colombia, the standard working hours are limited to 48 hours per week, equating to eight hours per day for a maximum of six days. Under special authorization from the Ministry of Labour, employees can work up to 12 hours of overtime per week, provided they have a day of rest on Saturday.

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