Employment Consulting

Personnel and labor management matters are integral and essential managerial components of the business activities of any company.

As the foundation of labor-management relationships slowly shifts to "contracts" rather than "customary practices" accompanied by a deepening awareness of labor rights, labor-related legal matters are evolving alongside the frequent enactments and revisions of laws and administrative interpretations.

We have been seeing various developments concerning labor matters in recent years such as the enhancement of health management at the workplace, diversification of employment patterns, changes in the work environment associated with the declining birthrate and aging society, and the promotion of a work-life balance. In addition, as to reforms of work styles, there have been efforts to reduce long work hours, review dismissal regulations, and implement diverse and flexible work styles.

Therefore, now more than ever, it is essential to adopt labor and employment policies that take into account a wide range of labor-related elements, and companies need to take practical and legal steps to respond to these recent trends.

We handle all kinds of consultations relating to personnel and labor management constantly analyzing the latest changes and trends in labor and the regulatory framework on a regular basis. We can also provide advice and documentation in English for foreign clients.

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PublicationsArchives

2024.09.18
[Court Case] Obligation to Pay Wages for Non-working Hours due to 'Maternity Harassment'
2024.09.18
[Court Case] The Supreme Court Decision on whether or not the System of Deemed Working Hours Outside the Workplace Applies
2024.09.18
[Court Case] A Case in which the Status as an Employee under the Labor Standards Act was Affirmed with Respect to an Idol Group Member
2024.09.18
[Court Case] A Case in which On-call Hours of a Medical Resident were Denied as Working Hours
2024.07.19
Doing Business In... 2024 Trends and Developments
2024.07.01
Work-style Reform and the 2024 Logistic Problem
2024.06.20
Business Practice/Hanrei Riview ≪Case Studies≫ Sakai Hikkoshi center Case (The Tachikawa Branch of the Tokyo District Court, August 9, 2023, Rodo Hanrei No.1305, p.5）
2024.06.19
[Court Case] A Case in which a Reassignment Order for the Purpose of Personnel Management was Declared Valid
2024.06.19
[Column] "Personal Information" and "Privacy" that HR Staff Members Should Understand
2023.12.30
Failure Studies on Industrial Health across Multiple Occupations (Yokogawa Electric case)
2023.12.20
[Court Case] A Case in which it was Determined Valid to Refuse Renewal of a Fixed-term Employment Contract that has a Non-renewal Clause Added after Several Renewals
2023.12.20
[Court Case] A Case in which a Dismissal due to Winding-up of the Company was Found Valid
2023.11.24
[Serial Article/Legal Affairs for Companies Expanding Overseas] [No.8]Duties of Companies to their Employees in Overseas Countries During a Crisis Therein and the Response to Such Crisis - From the Perspectives of Governing Law and Duty of Care for Safety
2023.07.18
Doing Business In... 2023 Trends and Developments
2023.07.06
Handling of Genetic Information in the Workplace and Practical Actions
2023.06.15
Business Practice/Hanrei Riview ≪Case Studies≫ Hagoromo Gakuen (Hagoromo International University) Case (Osaka High Court, January 18, 2023, Rodo Hanrei No.1285, p.18)
2023.06.08
Legal Protection for Freelancers - Legal Protection Laws for Freelancers and Worker Status under the Labour Union Law -
2023.06.08
Introducing Amendments of Major HR and Labor-Related Laws and Regulations
2023.04.21
How to Protect Assets in Relation to Digital Salary Payment - With regard to the Publication of Partial Revision of the "Guideline for Administrative Processes (Vol. 3: Financial Companies)" (Draft) (Dated February 17, 2023)
2022.07.12
Doing Business In... 2022 Trends and Developments
2022.04.27
Addressing Legal Issues Relating to the Resurgence of Covid-19 in China - Focusing on Treatment of Employees and Actions toward Trading Counterparties
2022.04.01
Key Points and Things to Note Regarding the Amended Act on Childcare Leave and Caregiver Leave, Which will be Enforced in Phases from April 1, 2022
2022.03.20
Re-examination of Companies' Actions Regarding the Whistleblower Hotline -- In View of Upcoming Enforcement of the Amended Whistleblower Protection Act
2021.12.20
Journal of management Lawyers Council No. 210 "Report of the 15th Conference for the Yearly Review of Important Court Decisions"
2021.07.14
Doing Business In... 2021 Japan 　Trends and Developments
2021.05.15
Labor and Competition Legislation concerning Exploitative Acts toward Freelancers
2021.03.01
COVID-19 and Corporate Legal Affairs - Legal Issues during/after COVID-19
2020.11.20
Corporate Compliance on Utilization of External Human Resources - Intersection of Antimonopoly Act and Employment Law
2020.09.07
Doing Business in Asia Pacific - IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum, September 2020
2019.12.20
Journal of management Lawyers Council No. 203 "Report of the 11th Conference for the Yearly Review of Important Court Decisions"
2019.07.01
Points to Note in Employing Freelancers from the Perspective of the Anti-Monopoly Act and the Subcontract Act
2018.03.01
(Selected by Attorneys!) Important Labor Case No. 161: The Case of E, a Medical Corporation (overtime work of an obstetrician)
2018.01.01
(Selected by Attorneys!) Important Labor Case No. 155: The Case of the Harada Gakuen, an Incorporated Educational Institute (validity of an order changing the duties of a person with visible impairments)
2017.06.01
Lawyers Guide - Labor/Tax edition A Supplementary Volume to Business Law Journal No.113 (August 2017)

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SeminarsArchives

2024.09.26
【Online Seminar】 Points to be Checked in Practice Regarding the Freelance Act Effective November 1, 2024
2023.12.20
【Online Seminar】 Seminar on Legal Practices for Companies Expanding Their Business Abroad (7): Duties of Companies to their Employees in Overseas Countries During a Crisis Therein and the Response to Such Crisis
2023.12.04
【Onilne Seminar】Philippine Legal Practice Update - Ideas for Developing New Business in the Philippines
2023.11.28
【Online Seminar】Basics of Information Management in Personnel Labor Management Based on Laws, Regulations and Court Decisions - From Recruitment to Separation from Employment
2023.11.22
【Online Seminar】 Seminar on Legal Practices for Companies Expanding Their Business Abroad (6): Labor Issue - Managerial Measures that can be Taken during a Crisis and Matters to be Noted (Employment Adjustment, etc.)
2023.11.17
Learn the Latest Trends! Duty of Care for Safety and Workplace Environments - Commentaries on Court Cases from the Perspectives of Mental Health, Harassment Investigation and LGBTQ+
2023.09.25
【Online Seminar】Series of Seminars on Latest Court Decisions (23): Commentaries on the Latest Court Decisions concerning Non-regular Employment -Points to Note upon the Acceptance/Renewal of Contract of Fixed-term Employment or Worker Dispatching Services
2023.09.17
Handling of Health Information in the Workplace -- Bridging the Gap between Law and Occupational Health Practice Symposium No. 4, the Third Academic Congress, The Japan Association of Occupational Health Law
2023.06.27
[Video Streaming] Obligations and Responsibilities toward Employees, etc. that should be Noted at an Internal Investigation in View of Judicial Precedents Related to Labor Law
2023.04.25
Dow Jones, Risk Compliance, Seminar for General Business Corporations: Summary of Recent Trends and Legal Practice of "Business and Human Rights" Within and Outside Japan
2023.03.31
【Onilne Seminar: Video Streaming】 FinTech Camp Points on Lifting of the Ban on Digital Salary Payment (Total of 6 Seminars)
2023.03.04
Face-to-face Seminar of The Japan Association of Occupational Health Law (Analysis of Court Precedents Relating to Occupational Health)
2023.02.22
【Onilne Seminar】Recent Trends in Legal Affairs Related to ESG/Sustainability: (3) Labor Environment (Diversity & Inclusion, etc.)
2022.12.20
【Onilne Seminar】 New Series of International Legal Practice Seminars (14): International Labor Affairs - Issues Relating to Overseas Secondment and Overseas Assignments
2022.09.30
Examination of "Current" Issues of Personnel Relocation and Secondment -- Based on the Trends Concerning Job-based Employment, Mental Health, Harassment and Remote Work
2022.09.18
Handling of Genetic Information in the Workplace and Practical Actions -- Approach Using Hypothetical Cases Concerning Hereditary Tumors Symposium No. 3, the Second Academic Congress, The Japan Association of Occupational Health Law
2022.07.25
【Onilne Seminar】Crucial Points of "Consideration for Safety" in Employee Management - Covering Various Modern Issues Including Mental Health
2022.06.17
【Onilne Seminar】Seminar on Management of Chinese Affiliates - Issues faced by Japanese Affiliates based on the Experience of Lockdown and Handling Thereof
2022.05.24
【Online Seminar: Video Streaming】 According to the Type of Business: Practice of Human Rights Due Diligence Based on Disclosed Cases
2022.03.04
【Onilne Seminar】New Series of International Legal Practice Seminars (7): International Labor Affairs - Working without Being Employed
2021.10.08
【Onilne Seminar】Series of Seminars on Latest Court Decisions (4): Latest Court Decisions on Renewal of Fixed-Term Employment Agreements
2021.09.13
Risks Relating to Use of External Human Resources -- Examination of "Employment" and "Quasi-Employment" Working Styles from the View Points of Labor Law and Anti-Monopoly Law
2021.08.30
【Onilne Seminar】Series of Seminars on Latest Court Decisions (3): Latest Court Decisions on Overtime Pay and Deemed Working Hour Systems
2021.07.19
【Online Seminar】Update of Legal Practices of Relocation, Secondment and Transfer of Employees - Based on Latest Court Decisions and Movement to Introduce "Job-based Employment"
2021.07.01
【Free Online Seminar for a Limited Audience】Legal Seminar for Foreign Companies, Series 1：Considerations on Voluntary Retirement and Unilateral Termination
2021.06.23
【Online Seminar: Video Streaming】Understanding Cashless Legislation in Preparation for the Lifting of the Ban on Digital Payment of Salaries.
2021.06.18
【Online Seminar】Understanding Cashless Legislation in Preparation for the Lifting of the Ban on Digital Payment of Salaries.
2021.06.11
【Online Seminar: Video Streaming】Review in 30 Minutes! Labor Law Series: 7 Questions on Telecommuting - Follow-up on Basic Matters Concerning Telecommuting (Working from Home)
2021.06.07
【Online Seminar: Video Streaming】Review in 30 Minutes! Labor Law Series: To What Extent Can Employers Step into Employees' Private Sphere? - Limit of Corporate Discipline
2021.05.27
【Online Seminar: Video Streaming】Review in 30 Minutes! Labor Law Series: Legal Risks Relating to Use of Freelancers from a Labor Law Perspective
2021.04.19
【Online Seminar: Video Streaming】Review in 30 Minutes! Labor Law Series: When Considering Secondment of Employees during the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic - Q&A on Secondment and the New Subsidy for Secondment
2021.04.08
【Online Seminar: Video Streaming】Review in 30 Minutes! Labor Law Series: Amendment of the Act on Stabilization of Employment of Elderly Persons ⸺ Introduction of the Measures to Secure Working Opportunities until Age 70
2021.03.26
【Online Seminar】International Legal Practice Seminar (5):International Labor Management - Points to be Noted by Companies Regarding Employment when Expanding Business Internationally
2020.07.30
【Online Seminar】 Utilization of External Human Resources and Related Risks - Intersection of Antimonopoly Act and Employment Law
2020.06.29
[Online Seminar: Video Streaming] Understand the Main Points in 30 minutes! The Amendments to the so-called Power Harassment Prevention Act - Impact on Compliance Check Lists and Harassment Investigations -
2020.05.14
【Online Seminar】Dealing with Novel Coronavirus Related Matters I: From Handling Labor Matters to Interpreting Force Majeure Disclaimer Clauses and Dealing with Bankruptcy of Business Partners
2019.10.03
Practical Approaches Concerning "Equal Pay for Equal Work" to be amended in April 2020 - What are the "Minimum Required Measures" to be taken by a Company?
2019.10.01
Prevention of and Post Measures against Employees' Fraudulent Practices - Debt Collection, Labor and Criminal Responsibilities (Accusation and Plea-Bargaining) and Officers' Liabilities
2019.09.13
Summary on Equal Pay for Equal Work - Mainly Explaining Current Court Cases and Law Amendments
2019.06.14
Responding to the Legislation for the Promotion of Work Style Reforms to be enacted on April 1, 2020 - Legal Explanation by an Attorney on Practical Responses to Resolve Unreasonable Discriminatory Treatment
2019.04.08
Dealing with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Issues and Implementing Human Rights Due Diligence
2019.03.07
Soon to be Enacted! A Commentary by an Attorney on the Final Review of the "Legislation for the Promotion of Work Style Reforms"
2018.09.20
Latest Movement concerning Flexible Work Styles - Summary of Issues concerning Second Job/Side Job, as well as Diverse Work Styles not based on an Employment Relationship
2018.08.30
【Nagoya】Practical Measures in Light of the Supreme Court Decisions in the Nagasawa Unyu Case and Hamakyorex Case -- Specific Steps for Reviewing and Amending Wage Systems and Allowances
2018.08.07
【Tokyo】Practical Measures in Light of the Supreme Court Decisions in the Nagasawa Unyu Case and Hamakyorex Case -- Specific Steps for Reviewing and Amending Wage Systems and Allowances
2018.07.23
【Osaka】Practical Measures in Light of the Supreme Court Decisions in the Nagasawa Unyu Case and Hamakyorex Case -- Specific Steps for Reviewing and Amending Wage Systems and Allowances
2018.03.05
【Tokyo】Asia Legal Practice Morning Seminar (4): Labor Issues in Chinese Subsidiaries that Japanese Parent Companies Should Know
2018.02.13
【Osaka】Asia Legal Practice Morning Seminar (3): Labor Issues in Chinese Subsidiaries that Japanese Parent Companies Should Know
2018.02.07
Legal Issues under Korea's New Administration - Particularly on Labor Law, and the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act (the Kim Young-ran Act)
2017.10.26
Commentary Based on the Outline of Bills on Work Style Reform - Check Points that Companies Should Comply with.
2017.10.20
Business in the United States - Comparison of Key Points in Employment Laws of Various States
2017.09.08
The latest practices in handling workplace harassment such as "maternity harassment," and a commentary on examples thereof

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