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Spain Is Testing A Flexible 4-Day Workweek & It's Set To Begin In 2021

The concept has been previously tested in Canada, too. 🇨🇦
Spain's 4-Day Workweek Is Set To Begin In 2021 & Thousands Of Employees Will Be Included
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Managing Editor, Canada

Do you feel like you need an additional day off work? Spain’s four-day workweek is set to be tested this year and thousands of workers are expected to get more time off.

On March 15, The Guardian reported that Spain could be the first country in the world to trial it on a national level after the government agreed to launch a pilot project for companies who want to get involved.

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The exact details are yet to be confirmed, but a three-year project costing around €50 million has been proposed to start as early as autumn. It aims to enable companies to trial it with minimal risk, as costs would be initially covered by the government.

Hundreds of businesses employing thousands of workers are expected to get involved, with officials hoping there will be a “true reduction of working hours and no loss of salary or jobs.”

It’s an idea that’s been explored in some parts of Canada in the past, with regions like Guysborough in Nova Scotia and Zorra Township in Ontario testing the concept in 2020.

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    Helena Hanson (she/her) is the Managing Editor of Canada for Narcity and MTL Blog, where she brings her expertise in dreamy, aspirational travel journalism to life. A first-class graduate of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Helena has a passion for inspiring readers to discover the magic in their own backyards. Originally from the U.K., Helena has spent years uncovering hidden gems and must-see destinations across countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and more. Having lived in both Canada and Australia, she's become a seasoned expert in off-the-beaten-path adventures and bucket-list experiences that don't break the bank. Whether she's writing about things to do in Ottawa, Montreal, or her favourite spot—Disney World—Helena hopes to leave readers dreaming of their next adventure.

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