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Realization of Work Style Reform Action Plan

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Summary

The Action Plan covers initiatives including measures to reduce working hours by introducing overtime regulation with penalties for violation, and the preparation of legislative rules and guidelines to ensure the effectiveness of equal pay for equal work. From now on, steps will be taken to amend relevant laws. and draw up guidelines with a view to executing this plan, following deliberation by the Labor Policy Council, in line with the roadmap incorporated in the Action Plan.

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now on, steps will be taken to amend relevant laws.
and draw up guidelines with a view to executing
this plan, following deliberation by the Labor Policy
Council, in line with the roadmap incorporated in the
Action Plan.
Issuer

Japan

Year

2017

Region

Asia

Issuer (type)

Council for the Realization of Work Style Reform (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary


Main industries targeted
  • Education
  • Health Care & Social Assistance
  • Finance & Insurance
  • Transportation & Warehousing
Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 1: No Poverty
  • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4: Quality Education
  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

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