“While the 40-hour work week is still officially in place, employers are permitted to require staff to work up to two unpaid hours per day for a limited period in return for more free time.”
“While the 40-hour work week is still officially in place, employers are permitted to require staff to work up to two unpaid hours per day for a limited period in return for more free time.”
Can you provide a source on that?
Japan historically has some of the most demanding work cultures in the world. This news seems wrong to me.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/05/03/business/four-day-working-week-japan/