As of November 1st, 2024, Japan has ushered in a new era for its freelance workforce with the implementation of the “Freelance Act”. This groundbreaking legislation aims to bolster protections for Japan’s millions of freelancers, who make up 4% of its workforce. But how did Japan’s work culture once epitomised by “karoshi” (death by overwork) […]

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