The four-day workweek has been successful elsewhereThe Dominican Republic will be the first Caribbean country to test a shorter workweek, according to the country's Ministry of Labor.
Other lawmakers, like Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, have also voiced support for a shorter workweek.
AdvertisementMost four-day workweek programs are voluntary for companies, and many countries have no legislation that requires a shorter workweek.
With continued positive data, it's possible that the US and other countries could see the shorter workweek implemented into law.
Have you been a part of a four-day workweek pilot program or do you work at a company adopting the schedule?
Persons:
—, What's, Mark Takano, Vermont Sen, Bernie Sanders
Organizations:
Employees, Service, International Labor Organization, country's Ministry of Labor, Economic, Revenue, Democratic, Education, Workforce, Labor
Locations:
Dominican Republic, Latin America, Claro, Caribbean, Australia, United Kingdom, Zealand, Chile, Colombia, Mexico's, Vermont