In addition to the discretionary labor system, which pays wages based on the number of hours worked instead of the hours actually worked, financial institutions have added a new business to advise on corporate mergers and acquisitions.
The discretionary working system is a system in which workers are given the discretion to decide how to proceed with work and how to allocate their time, and wages
are paid based on the number of hours worked instead of the actual hours worked.
19 work called "specialized type" such as
▽ work called "planning type" such as planning related to management.
The council of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, made up of representatives of labor and management, proceeded with discussions on reviewing the system and compiled a report on the 27th.
Among them,
we will newly add the business of devising and giving advice on mergers and acquisitions of companies at banks and securities companies to the scope of "specialized type".
In addition, he argued that the understanding and consent
of workers is essential for the application of the system
.
It also includes a requirement to allow withdrawal even after consent has been given, and to clearly state that no disadvantage will be incurred as a result.
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will proceed with procedures such as revising ministerial ordinances in line with the report.
Regarding the discretionary labor system, mainly companies have argued that "efficiency and creativity will improve if highly specialized workers proceed with their work based on their own judgment in a changing business environment." There have been calls for expansion.