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"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."

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[โ€“] Shampiss 17 points 6 months ago (1 children)

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.