Parental Leave Problems: Part 4 Her Reduced Hours Were Right. Her Pay Wasn’t.
When Lexi* returned to work after childcare leave, her child was one year old. She didn’t want to miss those…
Parental Leave Problems: Part 3 What Good Is an Accommodation If Using It Costs You Later?
Janice* had been working around three days a week as a freelance English teacher for a large company for around…
Parental Leave Problems: Part 2No Position, No Job? Not So Fast.
Beth* had worked for the same company for several years before taking maternity and childcare leave. As her childcare leave…
Parental Leave Problems: Part 1 – What Happens If You’re Not Covered by Shakai Hoken?
Having the right to take maternity leave does not necessarily mean you will have an income while you are away…
Maternity and Childcare Leave: Protected Doesn’t Always Mean Paid
Japan provides strong protections for workers taking maternity and childcare leave. Childcare leave, for example, is generally available until a…