Pandemic burnout is building zeal for a four-day workweek. Maryland lawmakers are looking at offering a tax break to companies which give it a try. We speak with the bill’s House sponsor, Delegate Vaughn Stewart. Then, Boston College sociologist and economist Juliet Schor shares the results of an international pilot of four-day workweeks. 

Links:
HB0181: Four–Day Workweek Pilot Program and Income Tax Credit – Established (Four–Day Workweek Act of 2023)
The Case for a 4-Day Work Week | Juliet Schor | TED
4 Day Week Global

Pandemic burnout is building zeal for a four-day workweek. Maryland lawmakers are looking at offering a tax break to companies which give it a try. We speak with the bill’s House sponsor, Delegate Vaughn Stewart. Then, Boston College sociologist and economist Juliet Schor shares the results of an international pilot of four-day workweeks. 
Links:
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<li><a href="https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0181?ys=2023RS">HB0181: Four–Day Workweek Pilot Program and Income Tax Credit – Established (Four–Day Workweek Act of 2023)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyVfUaXyyqo">The Case for a 4-Day Work Week | Juliet Schor | TED</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.4dayweek.com/">4 Day Week Global</a> </li>
</ul>

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