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February 23, 2016

Is delegating different jobs to men and women a form of gender discrimination?

Unfortunately, it is often the case that women and men are expected to perform different roles in the workplace in Japan. Therefore, men and women are usually assigned different tasks at work. The Act on Securing Equal Opportunity and Treatment between Men and Women in Employment seeks to remedy this discriminatory behavior.

February 23, 2016

Is it necessary to have an employee handbook?

Companies who have 10 or more employees should compile a handbook with all the company’s work rules and give every employee a copy. It should also be submitted to the local Labor Standards Inspection Office. Companies with less than 10 employees are not required to draft a copy of the work rules but are encouraged to do so.

February 23, 2016

What is the best way to hire employees in Japan?

Japan has a national work placement agency called “Hello Work.” Hello Work provides free help to job seekers as well as employers looking to fill positions and provides an essential service in matching these two needs.

February 23, 2016

Is it difficult to fire people in Japan?

Japanese labor law is very protective of employees’ rights. While it isn’t impossible to fire an employee on a contract without a fixed term (a lifetime employee), it is very difficult.