1. Japan's Keidanren business lobby is planning to propose changes in the work-life balance system, focusing on easing limits on working hours while considering employee health.
2. The proposals include a policy that companies will set up a flow of pay hikes and a flexible response to working hours.
3. Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has instructed the Labor Minister to consider easing restrictions on working hours, but a major labor organization led by Yoshino Tomoko opposes this move, arguing it could undo previous efforts to prevent long working hours.
2. The proposals include a policy that companies will set up a flow of pay hikes and a flexible response to working hours.
3. Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has instructed the Labor Minister to consider easing restrictions on working hours, but a major labor organization led by Yoshino Tomoko opposes this move, arguing it could undo previous efforts to prevent long working hours.
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Japan's Keidanren business lobby proposes changes in work-life balance, focusing on easing hour limits while prioritizing employee health. Proposals include a pay raise structure and flexible working hours response. Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae encourages Labor Minister to ease working hour
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251107_B1/#summary
Date: Nov. 7, 2025
Created: 2025/11/07 15:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 22:36
Last Read: 2025/11/07 16:04