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KILM 7: Hours of Work
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  7.1 by Actual Hours of Work, Sex, Age, Employment Status and Migratory Status
Introduction and Background

Hours of work refer to the “hours actually worked” per week during the reference period. Hours actually worked are the time spent on a job for the performance of activities that contribute to the production of goods and services during a specified reference period.

It includes the direct hours that the person is engaged in the activities, as well as the related hours such as waiting time, on-call, and resting time, coffee break, prayer and etc.

It excludes annual leave, public holidays, sick leave, longer breaks such as meal breaks and educational activities, even if authorized by the employer.