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Senator Proposes Voluntary Four‑Day Workweek Pilot to Study Productivity and Well‑Being
Summary
Senator Dylan Fernandez asked the committee to back a voluntary pilot program to test four‑day workweeks in Massachusetts, citing research showing productivity gains and improved worker well‑being in other pilots and countries.
Senator Dylan Fernandez urged the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development to consider a voluntary, research‑driven pilot of four‑day workweeks in Massachusetts, saying evidence from other pilots shows benefits for employees and employers.
"The data is really clear that moving to a four‑day work week . . . helps employees reduce stress, gets them better…
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