“Women’s Basic Policy Framework 2026” Has Been Finalized
On June 25, the government adopted the “Women’s Basic Policy Framework 2026,” which outlines key policies for women’s participation and [...]
The “Equal Pay for Equal Work” Guidelines Are Being Revised
◆What Are the “Equal Pay for Equal Work” Guidelines? On April 28, 2026, amended ministerial ordinances and public notices regarding [...]
What should you do if you find defamatory posts about your company online?
◆ Consultations regarding illegal and harmful information remain at a high level According to a report compiled by the Ministry [...]
Reasons for Early Resignation Among Young Employees and Tips for Labor Management
Early resignation among new graduates and young employees has become a major challenge for companies. Based on the results of [...]
The Child and Childcare Support Contribution System
The introduction of the Child and Childcare Support Contribution System stems from Japan’s declining birthrate and population decline. If this [...]
Scandinavian Airlines Case —– Tokyo District Court Decision on April 13, 1995
Summary Employees of a foreign airline company sought a provisional disposition for preservation of their position and provisional payment of [...]
Court Decisions on Dismissal
<Singapore Development Bank Case, Osaka District Court, June 23, 2000> Tendency of judgments on location limitation and the doctrine of [...]
Apply for change of status of residence from “College Student” to “Work” as soon as possible!
◆Immigration Service Agency appeals For companies planning to hire foreign students from next April, it is recommended to apply for [...]
One Year after the Enforcement of the Freelance Law, Current Status of Guidance on Violations
◆445 cases of violations November 1 marked one year since the enforcement of the Freelance Business Transactions Law (hereinafter referred [...]
Support Tools for Explaining HR and Labor Matters to Foreign Workers
Japanese legal systems and employment practices are often unfamiliar to foreign workers. For this reason, the Ministry of Health, Labor [...]