C ontents 1. BACKGROUND 2 2. LEGAL FRAMEWORK IN ROMANIA 4 Limitation of daily working time..................................................................................................................... 4 Limitation of the working week ..................................................................................................................... 4 Limitation of overtime ................................................................................................................................... 4 Control and sanctions .................................................................................................................................... 4 Specific rules for teleworking ......................................................................................................................... 5 3. LEGAL FRAMEWORK IN OTHER COUNTRIES 6 3.1 Existing laws.................................................................................................................................................. 6 3.2 Other legislative initiatives ............................................................................................................................. 8 4. ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 10 1