Explanation of the review of the Labor Standards Inspection Office's uniform guidance to reduce overtime to within 45 hours per month.
[Must-see for HR and Labor Personnel] Would you like to check the overview of the labor standards office's guidance review starting in September 2026 and the points for improving future operations?
Starting from September 2026, the review of guidance from the Labor Standards Inspection Office has begun. The legal upper limit regulation of "45 hours of overtime per month" will not change. What has been revised is the implementation of supervisory guidance. The focus has shifted from uniform guidance that only considered "hours worked" to a system that emphasizes the verification of the implementation status of "measures to ensure health and welfare" as stipulated in the 36 Agreement. Q. Has the rule of "overtime is limited to 45 hours per month" been abolished? No, it has not been abolished. It is important to note that "the review of uniform guidance does not equal the abolition of the upper limit." The upper limit, such as within 720 hours per year under special provisions, will be maintained. Q. What is changing? It will be important to verify not only "how many hours were worked" but also whether "measures to ensure health and welfare," such as interview guidance and work interval breaks, are actually being implemented. ■ Three key points to keep in mind for business operations: 1. Ensure "implementation": Review whether the contents of the agreement are not becoming mere formalities. 2. Accurately "record": Ensure that it is possible to confirm who, when, and what measures were taken later. 3. "Prevent" long working hours: Establish a system to notice when overtime hours approach the upper limit. Detailed explanatory materials are currently available! Please check by downloading the catalog below.
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