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Why There’s More to the Workweek Than 40 Hours

Brazil’s workweek just went down from 44 hours to 40 hours. Guaranteed by a constitutional amendment, their workdays will decrease but not their wages. Supporters say that rested workers, having two days off, will be more productive. Others, though, suggest that prices will rise because businesses have to pay more for fewer hours. Workweek Length. History. During a typical week in 1830, it is likely that we worked an average of 70 hours. ….[READ]

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