Labor Update Bulletin #209

Jan 19, 2025

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.

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In this bulletin:

  • Expanding “Overtime Exemption” and “Nursing Care Leave”… How Will Working Parents’ Rights Change with the “Child Care and Family Care Leave Law” Amendment?
  • “Labor Standards Related Laws Study Group Report” January 8, 2025 Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
  • Takarazuka Revue to Incorporate in July, Employment Contracts with Performers, Majority of Board Members from Outside – Strengthening Governance Following Actress’s Sudden Death
  • Japan Post Imposes “Penalties” on Yu-Pack Contractors – Several Ten Thousands of Yen per Mis delivery or Complaint
  • Welfare Applications in October Last Year: 21,561 Cases, Exceeding Previous Year for Fourth Consecutive Month
  • Real Wages Decline for Fourth Consecutive Month in November as Price Increases Outpace = Monthly Labor Survey
  • 41% of Global Companies Intend to Reduce Workforce by 2030 Due to AI Automation
  • November Consumer Price Index Up 2.7% Year-on-Year
  • Over 30% of Companies Secure Employment Opportunities Until Age 70 – Working Environment for Elderly Improves Amid Labor Shortage – MHLW
  • Household Consumption Decreases 0.4%, Fourth Consecutive Month Below Previous Year
  • Corporate Bankruptcies Exceed 10,000 for First Time in 11 Years, Labor Shortage Strains Small Business Management
  • About 660,000 Non-Regular Local Government Employees with “One-Year Terms”… Over 32,000 Teachers and Lecturers with Average Hourly Wage Below 1,700 Yen
  • Expert Group Issues Statement Protesting Legal Amendment Without “Harassment Prohibition”

and more!

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