For Tomorrow 3
Workstyle Reform
Many people are forced to limit their working hours to avoid crossing the "income threshold," beyond which social insurance premiums and tax burdens increase, leading to reduced take-home pay.
This situation suppresses labor supply and exacerbates the labor shortage.
It is also necessary to shift to a system based on a lifestyle where "both men and women work, and both men and women engage in child-rearing and housework." The wage gap between men and women still remains unresolved, and it is notable that a large number of women are in non-regular employment.
We must break away from outdated concepts and fixed practices, and create a system and environment where both men and women can work easily.
It is essential to thoroughly implement equal pay for equal work and equal treatment. Regardless of whether one is a regular or non-regular employee, pensions, health insurance, and access to maternity and paternity leave should be standardized, ensuring that employees with the same salary bear the same taxes and social insurance premiums. Over time, we will carry out reforms to make the system fairer for all working styles.