A new outline that stipulates measures to be taken by the government to prevent death from overwork was approved by the Cabinet, and by 2025, 15% of companies will introduce "inter-working intervals" that secure a certain rest time after work. Goals such as the above were set.
The Karoshi Prevention Law, which came into effect in 2014, stipulates that the measures taken by the government should be reviewed every three years, and a new outline compiled by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare was decided by a cabinet meeting on the 30th.
According to this, the goal is to increase the percentage of companies that introduce the "inter-working interval" that secures a certain amount of rest time from the end of work to the start of work the next day to 15% or more by 2025. Was done.
As of last year, only 4.2% of companies introduced it, and they say that they will strengthen measures for small and medium-sized enterprises.
In addition, as the infection of the new coronavirus continues to spread, there is a concern that the distinction between work and life will become ambiguous due to the spread of telework, leading to long working hours, so we will investigate and analyze the impact on workers. ..
Furthermore, he points out that it is necessary to understand the actual working styles of those who work as freelancers and those who work side jobs or side jobs.
Measures such as making it possible for children who have lost their parents due to overwork to receive support are also included.
For the next three years, the country will take measures to prevent death from overwork based on the new outline.