Business and Economy
Guaranteed Sick Days in Japan Are Not a Thing
While some companies offer them, Japan as a whole doesn’t give workers guaranteed sick days. That’s complicating its complicated response to COVID-19.
March 2, 2020
While some companies offer them, Japan as a whole doesn’t give workers guaranteed sick days. That’s complicating its complicated response to COVID-19.
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