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And lastly Switzerland’s economy remains in the free category where it has been
for more than a decade. Only four other countries achieved that elite status this year.
Economic freedom is well established and institutionalized in Switzerland. Were it not
for its perpetual and comparatively low scores on the indicators for tax burden and
government spending, Switzerland might well be the top-rated country in the Index.
Next is we have (Joan Rubin) to discuss (Major export and import of belgium)
In Belgium, the legal working week is 38 hours. Apart from the legal working
week, enterprises may alter working time in line with their companies' requirements.
Workers may work appropriately remunerated overtime. Belgian employment policy is
based on consultation between the social partners. This kind of collaboration between
employers and workers has resulted in a dynamic, flexible, and protected workforce.
Social consultation offers multiple benefits, such as wage cost control, increased
workforce productivity and guaranteed peaceful industrial relations.
Greece
The average working hours for each seven-day period, including overtime,
cannot exceed 48 hours during any four-month period, while normal working hours for
night workers cannot exceed an average of eight hours in any 24-hour period.
Switzerland
There are statutory minimum employment terms and conditions, least four weeks'
holiday per year and a notice period of not less than one month. There is no statutory
minimum salary.