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Japan: action to curb work-related suicide
The term 'karōshi' entered the Japanese language in the 1980's. Literally it means: 'death from overwork' ( morte por excesso de trabalho), and in 1987, the Japanese government began publishing statistics on karōshi. In Japan there are approximately 2,300 suicides a year which are linked to work and being overworked. In 2011, a record 2,689 work-related suicides were recorded.
However, it appears that Japanese employers are now attempting to reduce work-related stress by forcing their workers to take holidays. Despite generous annual leave entitlements (16 public holidays plus at least 18 days of paid leave per worker a year), statistics show that the majority of the Japanese workforce takes less than half of its annual leave entitlements, with 16 per cent of workers taking no leave at all. Last week draft measures were announced to encourage companies to shorten working hours and allow workers to make better use of their annual leave. Legislation has also been passed which obligates employers to ensure their staff take at least five days' paid leave.
Read more: Japanese government unveils plan to reduce work-related suicide HC Online
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