Wellbeing Japan proposes ban on working 14 consecutive days Instances of karōshi and karōjisatsu highlight ongoing wellbeing struggles in a country notorious for overwork iStock.com/Mindaugas Dulinskas Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Wednesday 20 November 2024 In its battle against a endemic culture of overwork, Japan’s government wants to ban employees from working 14 consecutive days or more. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Mental Health Japanese engineer’s suicide ruled work-related Harassment Bullied Toyota engineer’s suicide offers lessons in workforce harassment education Future of Work Japanese firms increasingly adopting flexible working arrangements Wellbeing Japanese workers face poor work-life balance despite government policies