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IELTS Essay: Some countries have introduced laws to limit working hours for employees. Why...

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Some countries have introduced laws to limit working hours for employees. Why are these laws introduced? What do you think about this development—is it positive or negative?

#work-life balance#labor policy#employee well-being#working hours regulation

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 explains reasons and states a position; Band 9 evaluates the policy's effectiveness across different sectors, identifies implementation challenges, and addresses trade-offs with job security and wages.

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Key concepts in this essay

productivity and fatigue
employee wellness
economic competitiveness
enforcement challenges
job security

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Assuming work-hour limits automatically improve well-being without addressing productivity or pay impacts
Not recognizing that benefits vary by industry (e.g., healthcare vs. office work)
Overlooking unintended consequences like job cuts or mandatory unpaid work

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