This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed or are being discussed in parliament, court decisions, and other labour issues in Japan that are of interest to activists.
In this bulletin:
- Government Decides Basic Policy on Foreign Nationals -“Restricts Land Acquisition,” Plans to Finalize Framework for Regulations by Summer
- Candidates for House of Representatives Election Finalized – 24.4% Women, Highest Ever
- “Summary of Discussions So Far at the Study Group on ‘Workers’ under the Labor Standards Act (Draft)” January 27, 2026 Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Study Group on “Workers” under the Labor Standards Act
- Deportation Notice to Lawyers Two Months in Advance to Be Abolished – Stricter Measures Following Escape Incidents
- “Part-time Lecturers Are Workers” Judgment – Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology Loses in Reversal – Tokyo High Court
- Amazon to Cut Approximately 16,000 Jobs – Nearly 5% of Corporate Division
- Former Temporary Employee and Fujitsu Reach Settlement – Transfer Invalidated, Settlement Money Paid – Tokyo High Court
- 3 Years and 3 Months Working Alone in Reception Room Ruled “Power Harassment” – Aozora Bank Ordered to Pay Damages
- Global Growth Rate 3.3% – Boosted by AI Investment – IMF Upward Revision of 2026 Forecast
- “Summary of the 2025 (Reiwa 7) Monthly Labour Survey Special Survey” January 26, 2026 Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
- Spring Wage Negotiations Start, Wage Increase Rate in Focus – Can 5% Level Be Maintained?
- Spain to Legalize 500,000 Undocumented Immigrants – Draws Line with Other European Countries