This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan that are of interest to activists.
In this bulletin:
- “Publication of Results of Survey on Public Assistance Recipients (Confirmed Values for Fiscal Year 2023)” March 14, 2025, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
- “Summary of Public Pension Financial Status Report – Fiscal Year 2023” March 27, 2025, Social Security Council, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
- Todaiji Gakuen suspected of unpaid overtime for 36 teachers… Nara Labour Standards Inspection Office files papers against three people including principal and the legal entity
- Amazon delivery driver receives workers’ compensation recognition – Freelancer determined to be effectively employed
- Kinokuniya Bookstore ordered to pay compensation – Store manager suffered cerebral hemorrhage due to long working hours
- Partnership system “creates discrimination” – Osaka High Court takes firm stance in same-sex marriage lawsuit
- Employee suicide at Aisin subsidiary “caused by long working hours” – Nagoya District Court recognizes as work-related accident
- Workplace marriage dismissal lawsuit settled with withdrawal of disciplinary action
- No training for new employees, no time for naps – Chiba Prefecture ordered to pay compensation over working conditions at child consultation center
- Gender wage gap reaches minimum in 2024 – Progress in full-time employment
- Expo Association refuses to expand prayer rooms at venue – Concerns over capacity with 3.5 million foreign visitors expected
And more!!