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This publication is a compilation of write-ups covering basic points on issues related to labor issues and labor policies in Japan. The chapters are: Japanese economy and labor situation; Labor market; Human resource management; Labor-management relations; Labor administration and legislation; Social security system.

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This publication is a compilation of write-ups describing individual themes related to the current status of labor issues in Japan. The chapters are: The economy, industries, and corporations; The labor markets; Human resource management; Labour relations; Labor laws and labor administrations; and Japan's social security system.

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This journal introduces the recent developments in Japan in the field of labor to a global audience. It is comprised of five sections: (1) trends; (2) research; (3) judgements and orders - reporting on major judicial precedents related to labor and commentary on these; (4) Japan's employment system and public policy 2017-2022; and (5) statistical indicators. The articles in this issue are: [Trends] How have Japanese policies changed in accepting foreign workers / Keiichiro Hamaguchi (pages 2-7); [Research] The current state of the Japanese-style employment system for high school graduates: based on case studies of 1997, 2007, and 2017 / Yukie Hori (pages 8-13) [available in VOCEDplus at TD/TNC 137.160]; [Judgements and orders] Worker status of the commercial agent: the Bellco case, Sapporo District Court (Sept. 28, 2018) 1188 Rodo Hanrei 5 / Keiichiro Hamaguchi (pages 14-16); [Japan's employment system and public policy 2017-2022] Combining work and family care in Japan (part I): why do women leave jobs at the stage of childbirth / Shingou Ikeda (pages 17-21). Show less

This publication is a compilation of write-ups describing individual themes related to the current status of labor issues in Japan. The chapters are: Japanese economy and labor situation; Labor market; Human resource management; Labor-management relations; Labor administration and legislation; and Social security system.

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This journal introduces the recent developments in Japan in the field of labor through news articles, as well as the latest research results and analysis, to a global audience. The articles in this issue are: The 2019 Shunto in the context of the JTUC-Rengo wage hike summary report / Noboru Ogini (pages 2-6); Japanese policy regarding employment-like working styles / Keiichiro, Hamaguchi (pages 7-9); Does the unilateral discontinuance of dues check-off by a local public entity constitute unfair labor practices? / Yota Yamamoto (pages 10-14); Current state of working hours and overwork in Japan part II: why do the Japanese work long hours? / Tomohiro Takami (pages 15-19). Show less

This journal introduces the recent developments in Japan in the field of labor to a global audience. It is comprised of four sections: (1) trends; (2) judgements and orders - reporting on major judicial precedents related to labor and commentary on these; (3) Japan's employment system and public policy 2017-2022; and (4) statistical indicators. The articles in this issue are: [Trends] Thirty years since JTUC-Rengo's foundation: challenges and prospects for Japan's labor movement / Noboru Ogino (pages 2-6); [Judgements and orders] Legal liability regarding 'power harassment' and the scope of that liability: the Fukuda Denshi Nagano Hanbai case, Tokyo High Court (Oct. 18, 2017) 1179 Rodo Hanrei 47 / Hiromitsu Takihara (pages 7-13); [Japan's employment system and public policy 2017-2022] Fringe benefits / Ryoji Nakamura (pages 14-20). Show less

This booklet contains selected labor statistics to present a profile of Japanese workers from various perspectives. Show less

This journal introduces the recent developments in Japan in the field of labor to a global audience. It is comprised of five sections: 'Trends' addresses the key points in Japanese labor issues and recent developments in labor policy; 'Research' introduces papers covering research in the field of labor; 'Judgements and orders' introduces major judicial precedents related to labor and commentary on them; 'Japan's employment system and public policy' series systematically outlines the basis of the labor situation in Japan and its analysis; and 'Statistical indicators' which presents the current state of Japan's economy and labor.

The articles included in this issue are: Trends: 'Work Style Reform Bill enacted: discussions underway at the Council [Labor Policy Council] on the contents of specific procedures'; Research: 'Japan's employment system and formation of the 'abuse of the right to dismiss' theory' by Keiichiro Hamaguchi; Judgements and orders: 'On payment or non-payment of premium wages when incorporated into annual salary: the Iryo Hojin Shadan Koshin Kai case' by Hirokuni Ikezoe; Japan's employment system and public policy 2017-2022: 'Corporate in-house education and training and career formation in Japan (part I): in-house skills development' by Makoto Fujimoto [available in VOCEDplus at TD/TNC 134.560]. Show less

The aim of this booklet is to present a profile of average Japanese workers through selected statistical figures. It contains labour statistics relevant to successive stages of a worker's life from school graduation and entering an enterprise to reaching their retirement age and receiving retirement allowances. Almost all the statistics are based upon official sources. The statistics on employment, wages and working hours constitute the core of this booklet. As it is a matter of great concern presently, the booklet also contains statistics on the increase of female and non-regular staffs, as well as changes in the employment structure. Tables and graphs are utilized for aiding visual understanding, and statistics of major countries are included to enable international comparisons to be made.

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The aim of this booklet is to present a profile of average Japanese workers through selected statistical figures. It contains labor statistics relevant to successive stages of a worker's life from school graduation and entering an enterprise to reaching their retirement age and receiving retirement allowances. Almost all the statistics are based upon official sources. The statistics on employment, wages and working hours constitute the core of this booklet. As it is a matter of great concern presently, the booklet also contains statistics on the increase of female and non-regular staffs, as well as changes in the employment structure. Tables and graphs are utilized for aiding visual understanding, and statistics of major countries are included to enable international comparisons to be made.

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