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The concept of working time really appeared with modern wage labor and large-scale industry. As factory work replaced crafts or homework, working time became visible and could be regulated by law. Despite the diversity of situations, there was a general trend towards reducing annual working time in Europe and North America from the middle of the 19th century.
Chronology
In 1841 a Law relating to the labour of children employed in factories, plants and workshops limited the working time of children, from twelve to sixteen years old, to 12 hours per day, and to 8 hours per day from eight to twelve years old.