Japan relaxes overtime rules under workaholic Takaichi: ‘unacceptable shift’
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Japan eased overtime regulation starting on Tuesday in a move meant to help spur economic growth but criticised as a relapse into the country’s ingrained workaholic culture.
The move comes after the government led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi – a self-proclaimed workaholic – adopted a growth strategy in July, calling for revisions to the current oversight of work hours.
The change in part reflects calls from certain business sectors for more flexible work styles as they grapple with a...
The move comes after the government led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi – a self-proclaimed workaholic – adopted a growth strategy in July, calling for revisions to the current oversight of work hours.
The change in part reflects calls from certain business sectors for more flexible work styles as they grapple with a...
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