coronavirus infection Pandemic of a new type could serve as the beginning towards establishment of a four-day working week in Russia. This was stated by the head of the Duma Committee for labor and social policy Yaroslav Nilov, writes RIA “Novosti”.
a representative of the lower house of the Russian Parliament called the epidemic and the transition to remote work is a small step towards the revision of the schedules of citizens.
“Those who work today on remote access, I understand that it is easier and better to complete the task faster, save time, spend it on your own, thus not affecting negatively on productivity,” — shared his point of view, the Deputy from the liberal democratic party.
According to nil, in the development process of life itself will push employers and their employees to the appropriate format. He recalled that a year earlier, the Russian politicians have been discussing the possibility of introducing a four-day session. In particular, the idea had been supported at that time the Chairman of the government of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev.
In 2019, the report of the Ministry of labour and social protection has said that this initiative will help health workers and improve the quality of life, but will affect the cost of production and increase labour costs. However, the Federation of independent trade unions pointed to the fact that the trend to transition to a shortened work week takes place around the world.
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