A bill introduced by Maryland lawmakers in January incentivizes employers to institute a 32-hour workweek without cutting worker pay and benefits.
Under the experiment, businesses with at least 30 employees who go from a 40-hour workweek to 32 hours could get a tax credit, per a local ABC station. The bill also encourages state and local government entities to implement a shorter workweek.
Employers can get up to $750,000 in tax credit and the program will be phased out in 2028, according to reports.
The proposal is follows growing interest in making 32 hours the new full workweek. In November, 100 UK companies signed up for a permanent four-day workweek for all their staffers with no cut in pay.
While the companies employ only 2,600 people, a fraction of the UK's workforce, the move signals a shift in how some leaders view the traditional work schedule.
Indeed, the pandemic accelerated public discourse over whether the 40-hour workweek still makes sense for some employees. Companies including e-commerce startup Bolt, Panasonic, and social media company Buffer have adopted four-day workweek policies since 2020.
Here's a look back at the history of the 40-hour workweek and how we got to where we are today.
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