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Article 49: Rest and Paid Leave

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Constitution Text

“Every working person shall have the right to rest and leisure, as well as to annual paid leave. The length of working time shall be established by law.”

Summary

Every working person has the right to rest and leisure and to annual paid leave. The length of working time is established by law.

Key Points

  • •Every working person has the right to rest and leisure.
  • •Working people have the right to annual paid leave.
  • •The length of working time is established by law.

Practical Example

An employee receives paid leave every year, and an employer cannot require longer working hours than the law allows.

Exam Tips

Questions ask which leave the Constitution guarantees - annual paid leave - and who sets the length of working time - the law.

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