"Majority of Americans Desire European-Style Vacation Policies, While Londoner Enjoys Generous Time Off"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNBC
A Morning Consult survey reveals that 66% of American workers believe companies should adopt extended vacation policies, such as a month off in August, similar to those in Europe. While the average American receives only 11 vacation days per year, workers in the European Union are guaranteed at least 20 working days of paid vacation. However, 21% of Americans oppose longer vacation policies. Additionally, many Americans also desire extended lunch breaks, shorter workweeks, and slower employee response times outside of work hours, similar to European labor laws.