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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jon Stone

Give workers right to request four-day week with no pay cut, unions and MPs say

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The government should give workers the legal right to request a four-day working week from their employers with no loss of pay, MPs and unions have urged.

It comes as businesses across the country pilot or switch to a four-day week, amid emerging evidence it is good for productivity and staff wellbeing.

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