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COMPRESSED WORKING WEEK [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-01-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Working Practices and Conditions
CONT

A compressed workweek is an alternative schedule for working that reduces a standard five-day workweek to fewer number of days. Employees accomplish the full number of required weekly hours by working longer days.

Key term(s)
  • compact work week
  • condensed work week

French

Domaine(s)
  • Régimes et conditions de travail
DEF

Aménagement de la semaine de travail de telle manière que les employés effectuent leur travail au cours d'une semaine sur un nombre de jours inférieur, mais en augmentant la durée quotidienne des heures de présence.

Spanish

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