Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce bill promoting four-day work week
Updated: 5:04 AM EDT May 31, 2023
Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce bill promoting four-day work week
Updated: 5:04 AM EDT May 31, 2023
OTHER OUTREACH SERVICES TO THOSE NEW AREAS. A NEW BILL IS BEING INTRODUCED THAT WOULD GIVE INCENTIVES TO COMPANIES IN PENNSYLVANIA FOR STARTING A FOUR DAY, 32 HOUR WORKWEEK. THOSE COMPANIES WOULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR A STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT. THE BILL IS SPONSORED BY REPRESENTATIVES FROM DAUPHIN, CHESTER AND LEHIGH COUNTIES. IN A LETTER, THOSE REPRESENTATIVES SAY STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT A FOUR DAY WORKWEEK REDUCED EMPLOYEE STRESS AND ALLOWS THEM MORE FLEXIBILITY WITH THEIR FAMILIES. THE BILL WAS INTRODUCED TO THE STATE HOUSE
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Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce bill promoting four-day work week
Updated: 5:04 AM EDT May 31, 2023
Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced a new bill in May that would give incentives to companies in Pa. that start a four-day, 32-hour work week. The companies would be eligible for a state income tax credit.The bill is sponsored by representatives from Dauphin, Chester and Lehigh counties.In a letter, the supporters say studies have shown a four-day work week reduces employee stress and allows them to have more flexibility with their families.The bill was introduced in the Pennsylvania House on Friday.
Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced a new bill in May that would give incentives to companies in Pa. that start a four-day, 32-hour work week.
The companies would be eligible for a state income tax credit.
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The bill is sponsored by representatives from Dauphin, Chester and Lehigh counties.
In a letter, the supporters say studies have shown a four-day work week reduces employee stress and allows them to have more flexibility with their families.
The bill was introduced in the Pennsylvania House on Friday.
