County in Washington state ‘encouraged’ by 32-hour workweek results after 6 months

San Juan County announced it would be transitioning most employees to a 32-hour work week in October 2023.

SAN JUAN COUNTY, Wash. — Washington state’s first county to implement a four-day workweek is “encouraged” by the results of its first six months in action.

San Juan County instituted a 32-hour workweek in October and released a report with findings from the first six months on April 30. The county said it saved nearly $1 million in requested cost-of-living adjustments and benefits over the course of a 40-hour workweek in 2024.

In addition, San Juan County said it is filling positions 62% faster and separations

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