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Since 2002, when unlimited access to labour markets gradually came into force between Switzerland and the European Union, trade unions and job inspectors have noticed an increasing number of violations of legal standards, particularly among companies offering temporary employment. (SF/TSR/TSI swissinfo.ch)
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