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Pennsylvania Representatives Propose Bills in Favor of a Four-Day Work Week

Fueled by legislative efforts in multiple states — as well data from successful pilot programs outside the U.S. — the shorter workweek proposals aim to explore the balance between professional and personal life, enhanced employee wellbeing, and the potential boost in productivity.

Dominic CatacorabyDominic Catacora
August 17, 2023
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Pennsylvania Representatives Propose Bills in Favor of a Four-Day Work Week

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What’s going on:     

Pennsylvania State Representative G. Roni Green (D-Philadelphia) is proposing a bill to reduce the standard workweek for businesses with more than 500 employees — from 40 hours to 32 hours, according to ABC 27. The bill specifically targets larger employers, excluding local and mid-size businesses.  

Meanwhile, Rep. Dave Madsen (D-Dauphin) is proposing a separate bill to create a three-year pilot program for 70 Pennsylvania businesses to implement a four-day workweek. The pilot would cost $15 million but is based on research showing benefits for both businesses and employees.  

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Why it matters:  

Pennsylvania isn’t the first state to have a four-day workweek proposal. Maryland had proposed a four-day workweek pilot program in January. It has since been withdrawn by the bill sponsor. However, Massachusetts lawmakers have filed a proposal for a similar pilot program, according to CNBC. In the past three years, California, Hawaii, New York and Washington have all considered bills to mandate, incentivize or allow a switch to the four-day workweek, according to Stateline.  

Pennsylvania’s proposals reflect the growing global interest in how some in the workforce are rethinking traditional the traditional workweek. A U.K. study of a four-day workweek among 61 companies and 2,900 workers reported reduced stress, burnout, and turnover among employees. However, State Rep. Dawn Keefer (R-York) expressed skepticism, arguing that such measures are an inappropriate government intrusion into private businesses.  

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How it’ll impact the future:    

As the concept of work continues to evolve in the 21st century, one potential transformation on the horizon is the move to a four-day workweek. Fueled by legislative efforts in multiple states — as well data from successful pilot programs outside the U.S. — the shorter workweek proposals aim to explore the balance between professional and personal life, enhanced employee wellbeing, and the potential boost in productivity.  

A government mandated four-day workweek also raises questions about the role of government in determining company policies. It also raises questions on whether businesses can maintain productivity and meet their obligations with a reduced workweek.  

If these bills, or similar bills, are ever enacted and prove successful, it could serve as a blueprint for states and other countries considering similar legislation. A shorter workweek would reshape the way businesses operate due to adjustments in scheduling and project management. The changes could have broader implications for the workforce, such as how benefits are structured, how productivity is measured, and how work-life balance is perceived. U.S. trends towards a more U.K.-inspired four-day work culture could attract and retain a younger workforce that has been proving to value different approaches to work-life balance.  

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Dominic Catacora

Dominic Catacora is a Staff Writer for Allwork.space. He is based in Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated from Radford University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Media Studies - Journalism. He has previously covered the Historic Triangle as a journalist living in Williamsburg, Va, and is now focused on writing related to the future of work.

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