TOKYO -- The Japanese government will ask companies that prohibit their employees from taking a second job to explain their reasons, starting in July, Nikkei has learned, in a move aimed at encouraging more large companies to allow their employees to hold such jobs.
Business trends
Japan pushes companies to allow workers to take side gigs
Government will ask companies to explain reasons for banning second jobs
The government hopes that encouraging companies to allow workers to take side jobs will foster greater diversity in Japan's work practices and encourage talent to move into growth areas.
Read Next
Latest on Business trends
