Dear General Union: Shakai Hoken Questions
As you might imagine, the General Union tends to receive a lot of email enquiries from members and non-members alike.As…
Don’t Want Shakai Hoken? You May Want To Think Again…
As you might have heard, there has recently been a reduction in eligibility requirements for shakai hoken (Employee Health and…
“Knowing Is Half The Battle”
If you were a child of the 1980s, there's a good chance that you grew up with at least a…
Paid Holidays: The Law vs Your Workplace
The July 24th (2016) edition of the Japan Times ("Questions About Paid Leave") provided a very good overview of the…
Shakai Hoken Laws are Changing in 2016. How Will you be Affected?
Do you have shakai hoken? Do you want it? The General Union has been fighting for its members to get…
Non-Compete Clauses, The Law, And You
"I want to quit my job and work for another company. However, my contract has a non-compete clause that states…
Maternity Leave And Child-Raising Leave In Japan
When planning for the future, finances are always high on the list of priorities, and planning for a family is…