death by overwork

Boss Dunks Employee's Face In Boiling Hot Pot In Latest Sign That Japan's Toxic Work Culture Needs to Change

Is all that resentment over long hours and abusive bosses finally boiling over?

Japan’s Trying To Stop Its Death By Overwork Trend, But Few Are Buying It

Are efforts to address "karoshi," real or just a publicity stunt?

Japan’s attempt to stop people from working to death may be a publicity stunt

Japan introduces “Premium Friday” in an effort to stop death by overwork

The Japanese government recently launched "Premium Friday," a campaign to stimulate consumer spending and combat long working hours by encouraging businesses to let their employees off a couple hours earlier on the last Friday of every month.

The Family of a Japanese Man Who Killed Himself Over an Insane Work Schedule Won a Landmark Suit

Is the country's famous workaholic culture finally changing?