What if your company tries to change your contract—or just ignores it altogether?

Apr 21, 2025 ,

In this article for TokyoDev, General Union Secretary Dennis Tesolat looks at how established workplace practices—written or not—are protected under Japanese labour law, and why that protection often isn’t enough without a union behind you. From tech startups to language schools, employers across Japan are testing the limits. Read the article to see how the law works—and how unions make it work for you.
https://www.tokyodev.com/articles/protecting-your-workplace-rights-in-japan