Abstract The Labor Standards Act of Japan requires employers to compensate employees based on hours worked, but exemptions apply to specific occupations with agreements between employers and employees. We assess the impact of being exempted on hours worked, earnings, and the physical and mental health conditions of employees. We find that, on average, exempt workers work longer hours and earn more than nonexempt workers, without hurting their health status. We also find, however, that being exempted exacerbates health status when it is applied to employees who do not have discretion in how and when they work.

Yutaro Izumi

Daiji Kawaguchi

Sachiko Kuroda

Category	Quartile
管理学	3
管理学, 劳动关系学	3

Exemption and work environment

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Category	Quartile
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS & LABOR	2