### [2026-09-1](/feed/2026/09/1/index.md)

##### Japan
# Japan eases overtime enforcement by ending pressure on companies with special labor-management agreements to keep monthly overtime below 45 hours, as businesses face labor shortages. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via France 24](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260901-japan-to-relax-overtime-regulation-under-workaholic-pm)

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