1.
reduced working hours; shortened work schedule
A work arrangement where an employee works fewer hours than the standard full-time schedule. Common for parents of young children, employees returning from leave, or as part of work-life balance policies.
時短勤務を申請する。
To apply for reduced working hours.
育児のため時短勤務で働いている。
I am working reduced hours for childcare.
この会社では子どもが小学校に入るまで時短勤務制度を利用できる。
At this company, employees can use the reduced working hours system until their child enters elementary school.
USAGE:
A common HR and workplace term in Japan. 時短 is an abbreviation of 時間短縮 (time reduction). Legally guaranteed under Japan's Child Care and Family Care Leave Act for parents of children under three.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 時短勤務制度 (reduced hours system)
- 時短勤務を申請する (to apply for reduced hours)
- 時短勤務で働く (to work reduced hours)
- 時短勤務から復帰する (to return from reduced hours)