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applied regularly.
During a prolonged July heatwave, the Ministry of Labor banned outdoor
work in the afternoon under threat of fines. Archaeological sites were
closed nationwide.
Trade unions said enforcement of labor standards remained inadequate in
shipping, tourism, construction, manufacturing, catering, and agriculture
sectors, as well as in small businesses and the informal economy,
particularly for vulnerable and marginalized groups, including migrant
workers. Overtime work was not always registered officially or paid
accordingly. The European Organization for Health and Safety at Work data
found 85 labor-related deaths in the country from January to June.
The informal sector accounted for approximately 30 percent of the
economy, and was largely concentrated in tourism, agriculture, and service
sectors. Informal workers were not protected by wage, hour, occupational
safety or health laws. The government took some steps to increase the
employability of migrant, asylum-seekers, and refugee women to be trained
as nannies or helpers at home for persons with disabilities. The government
also offered businesses subsidies for hiring certain vulnerable workers,
including asylum seekers and refugees.
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2023
United States Department of State • Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
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