Page 46 of 46 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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