Home » Legal developments » National legislation » Japan: government proposes four-day week Japan: government proposes four-day week In its annual economic policy programme, which was unveiled on 18 June, the Japanese government formally recommended an “optional” four-day working week. The intention is not only to free up time for those who want to take up training or change professions, but also to allow people to better divide their time between leisure, family, friends and work. Through . Published on 28 June 2021 à 14h16 - Update on 22 September 2021 à 16h34 Resources Since April, the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy of Japanese premier Yoshihide Suga’s government has been considering the most appropriate ways for Japanese employees to bolster their skill levels in the fastest-growing areas. One of the key measures being considered is reducing working hours to give the nation’s workforce the time it needs to acquire new skills.… Four-day working week Need more info ? Contact mind's on-demand study service Which service do you want to contact :WritingCommercial serviceTechnical SupportFirst name Last name Organization Function email* Object of the message Your messageRGPD J’accepte la politique de confidentialité.NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Essentials Les dernières publications Supporting parenthood in the workplace: a win-win strategy Supporting employee carers: a CSR challenge Analyzes Les dernières publications Paternity leave: data observations from 41 countries EU: during H1 2022 five EU Member States have raised their minimum salary levels