The case for the four-day work week is mounting, but most employers remain unconvinced. That could change as companies grapple with the rising cost of labor and a shortage of workers.

The government of Dubai has introduced a temporary four-day work week for all public sector workers, following a successful trial.

A group of Los Angeles fast-food workers walked off the job Tuesday to urge city officials to approve a law that would give them more control over their work schedules.