Japan eases overtime limits after Takatoshi
Japan has taken steps to ease the restrictions on overtime work in order to support economic growth and increase flexibility in the labor market, despite concerns that this may reverse efforts to reduce the culture of overwork that deprives workers of work-life balance. Previously, laws limited companies to no more than 45 hours of overtime per month, although some companies allowed up to 100 hours, which increases the risk of "karoshi" (death due to overexertion). Authorities have begun applying new regulations that permit companies to disregard the previous limits, with health monitoring and safety conditions in place to protect workers. However, some unions and critics view this as a setback for reforms, especially amid preparations to encourage continuous work and a more strict stance in certain leadership circles.
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