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Outline of the “Act on the Arrangement of Related Acts to Promote Work Style Reform” (Act No. 71 of 2018)

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Summary

This act is concerned with promoting work style reform comprehensively and creating a society that allows people to choose a preferred work style that suits their circumstances. The government takes measures to help end the practice of long working hours, allow for flexible and diverse work styles and ensure that all workers receive fair treatment , etc.

Issuer

Japan

Year

2018

Region

Asia

Issuer (type)

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (Government)

Instrument type

Outline

Disclosure instrument

No

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Text analysis

    • Very High 1.38%
    • High 0.31%
    • E focus: restoration
    • G focus: accountability
    • Construction, Health, Management, Manufacturing