Benefits Japanese tech firm offers hangover, celebrity leave as perks Unorthodox benefits have helped retain talent amid tough labour market iStock.com/koumaru Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Monday 03 March 2025 As Japan grapples with a significant labour shortage, one small technology firm is offering its employees “hangover leave” and “celebrity leave” in a bid to keep them. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Disputes How summer frolics can lead to legal hangovers Health & Safety Alcohol-related death shines a light on South Korea’s “hoesik” office culture Discrimination United Airlines to pay $305,000 after forcing alcoholic Buddhist pilot to attend AA Wellbeing Addiction aid needed to tackle France’s soaring cocaine use