
Business Dec 18, 2016
Japanese economy pays tab for Japan Inc.'s free lunch on overtime
Figures show that the government underestimates exactly how much unpaid overtime could provide a shot in the arm for consumer spending.
Japanese economy pays tab for Japan Inc.'s free lunch on overtime
Figures show that the government underestimates exactly how much unpaid overtime could provide a shot in the arm for consumer spending.
Unpaid overtime excesses hit young
Some companies are compelling their younger employees to work more than 100 hours of uncompensated overtime a month to maximize their profits. Japan has been derided for its long working hours for decades, and the risks of the hazardous practice eventually led to the infamous ...