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:
- Proposal to Eliminate “¥1.06 Million Wall” Company Size Requirement to be Removed by October 2027
- Expert Panel Report on Subcontractor Law Amendment Expands Coverage by Adding Employee Numbers Criterion – Fair Trade Commission & SME Agency
- “Basic Survey of Labor Unions 2024 Overview” December 18, 2024, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
- Iga City Water & Sewerage Department Ordered to Apologize for Unfair Labor Practice in Union Election
- Hokkaido Social Welfare Corporation Receives Correction Order for Unpaid Wages
- First Workers’ Compensation Recognition of “Overwork Suicide from Multiple Jobs” After Law Amendment – Psychological Burden “Combined”
- Technical Intern Women File Lawsuit over Sexual Abuse: “Forced into Sexual Acts and Abortion Under Threats”
- British Former Associate Professor’s Lawsuit Against Shinshu University for “Unfair Termination” Reaches Settlement, Leading to Reinstatement: “Reinstated Thanks to Japan’s Robust Worker Protection Laws”
- Rising Food Prices Impact Continues, Household Spending Declines – “Engel’s Coefficient” Reaches 39-Year High
- October Real Wages Flat, Breaking Free from Negative Territory After 3 Months – Monthly Labor Survey
- Keidanren Proposes Labor Hours System Reform – Discretionary Work System “From Exception to Standard”
- Same-Sex Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional – First Ruling Based on “Right to Pursue Happiness” – Fukuoka High Court
- Migrant Workers Reach 160 Million, ILO Reports – 2022 Figures Reflect Increased Demand in Healthcare and Domestic Work
And more!