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ARTICLE · 26 MAY 2020

How Does The Emergency Declaration In 7 Japanese Prefectures Affect Employers?

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On 7 April 2020, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared a state of emergency covering seven prefectures, including Tokyo and Osaka, to curb the spread of Covid-19.

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Kazutoshi Kakuyama(Anderson Mori & Tomotsune)
Kazutoshi Kakuyama(Anderson Mori & Tomotsune)

On 7 April 2020, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared a state of emergency covering seven prefectures, including Tokyo and Osaka, to curb the spread of Covid-19. This article summarises the impact of the Emergency Declaration on business activities and explains points to keep in mind on HR and employment issues.

To download the Anderson Mori & Tomotsune report on the impact of the emergency declaration, click here.

Originally published 5 May, 2020

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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