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Legislation For The Promotion Of Work Style Reform Enacted
Legislation for the Promotion of Work Style Reform was enacted on June 29, 2018
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Amendment Of Worker Dispatching Act
On September 11, 2015, amendments to the Act for Securing the Proper Operation of Worker Dispatching Undertakings and Improved Working Conditions for Dispatched Workers ("2015 Amendment") were enacted.Jones Day - Article
Amendment To Child And Family Care Leave Act, Etc.
The amendment to the Act on the Welfare of Workers Who Take Care of Children or Other Family Members Including Child Care and Family Care Leave ("Act"), etc. was enacted on March 31, 2017.Jones Day - Article
Japan Introduces Revised Telework Guidelines: What's New?
On 25 March 2021, the Japanese guidelines for employers on teleworking were amendedIus Laboris - Article
Protection For Whistleblowers: New Rules In Japan
Protection for whistleblowers, new rules in Japan.Ius Laboris - Article
Terminating An Employment Contract In Japan: An Overview Of The New Rules
The new Japanese Civil Code makes changes to the rules on termination of employment contracts and notice periods. This article provides details.Ius Laboris - Article
ジョーンズ・デイ・ニュースレター：Japan Legal Update - May 2016
Japan Legal Update Newsletter May 2016 を発行いたしました。Jones Day - Article
Employment And Labour Issues Arising From The Spread Of Coronavirus: A View From Japan
The spread of Covid-19 is having a major impact on supply chains and all other aspects of business in Japan, and some organisations are being forced to put employees on leave or close their offices.Ius Laboris - Article
How Does The Emergency Declaration In 7 Japanese Prefectures Affect Employers?
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.Ius Laboris - Article
ジョーンズ・デイ・ニュースレター：Japan Legal Update
Japan Legal Update Newsletter December 2015/January 2016 を発行いたしました。Jones Day - Article
Japan's Ministry Of Health, Labour And Welfare Discloses Implementation Status Of Stress Check Test Program
On July 26, 2017, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare disclosed the status of the implementation of the stress check test program, which was introduced in December 2015 pursuant to an amendment to the Industrial Safety and Health Act.Jones Day - Article
Tokyo High Court Decision Recognizing A Breach Of A Company's Duty Of Care In Connection With The Occurrence Of An Employee's Depression Due To Overwork
On August 31, 2016, the Tokyo High Court issued a decision ordering a company to pay an aggrieved employee approximately 60 million JPY.Jones Day - Video
Webinar: Unravelling The Myths Of Japanese Employment Law - Is Termination Really Difficult In Japan?
Please view this webinar from Vanguard Lawyers Tokyo.Vanguard Lawyers Tokyo - Article
Acting For Sustainability : A Legal Perspective Feature #6 : Thinking Through The Subject Of Decent Work With Mr. Tanaka Of The International Labour Organization ("ILO")
Lately, global-level issues and the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that indicate the goals for solving these issues have been drawing more attention. At Anderson Mori & Tomotsune...Anderson Mori & Tomotsune - Article
Japan Joins Marrakesh Treaty For Copyright Exceptions, Serving People With Visual Impairments
If you are reading this, you probably are one of the many people blessed with little or no visual impairment. However, there are many people who are visually disabled or impaired.Keisen Associates - Article
The Supreme Court Decision On The Demotion Of A Pregnant Employee In Connection With Her Request To Transfer To Other Light Activities
Article 65, paragraph 3 of the Labor Standards Act of Japan allows pregnant employees to request a transfer to lighter activities.Jones Day - Article
Cabinet Approves And Submits To The Diet A Bill For Legislation For The Promotion Of Work Style Reform
On April 6, 2018, the Japanese Cabinet approved and submitted to the Diet the Bill for Legislation for the Promotion of Work Style Reform.Jones Day - Article
‘Male Maternity Leave': New Flexible Childcare Leave For Employees In Japan
New provisions will allow employees in Japan to take leave after the birth of a child in more flexible ways.Ius Laboris - Article
最三小判、外国人の技能実習に係る監理団体の指導員が事業場外で従事した業務につき、労働基準法38条の2第1項にいう「労働時間を算定し難いとき」に当たらないとした原審の判断に違法があるとされた事例
最高裁判所第三小法廷は、2024年4月16日、外国人の技能実習に係る管理団体の指導員である被上告人（以下「X」という。）が事業場外で従事しAnderson Mori & Tomotsune - Article
Expanded Employment Opportunities For Older People In Japan
A legal amendment now requires employers in Japan to use ‘best efforts' to secure working opportunities for their employees up to the age of 70.Ius Laboris
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