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Employee Rights in a Japanese LLC: From Profit Distribution to Management Participation

Employee Rights in a Japanese LLC: From Profit Distribution to Management Participation

Since the enactment of the Japanese Companies Act in 2006 (Heisei 18), the Godo Kaisha (LLC) has become a popular corporate structure among entrepr...

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Criteria for Determining Worker Status in Japanese Labor Law: An Explanation of Judicial Approaches to Scope of Application

Criteria for Determining Worker Status in Japanese Labor Law: An Explanation of Judicial Approac.

The Japanese labor law system provides robust protection for "workers." However, the issue of who qualifies as a "worker" is not determined solely ...

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Dispute Actions in Japanese Labor Law: Legal Legitimacy and Corporate Response Strategies

Dispute Actions in Japanese Labor Law: Legal Legitimacy and Corporate Response Strategies

In corporate management, the relationship with labor unions is an unavoidable and critical issue. Particularly, the "dispute actions" that labor un...

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Establishment of Employment Relations in Japanese Labor Law: Hiring, Employment Conditions, and Legal Considerations of Job Offers

Establishment of Employment Relations in Japanese Labor Law: Hiring, Employment Conditions, and .

In securing talent and fostering business growth, the establishment of employment relationships, namely the hiring process, is a core activity in m...

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Collective Action in Japanese Labor Law: The Boundary between Legal Protection and

Collective Action in Japanese Labor Law: The Boundary between Legal Protection and "Legitimacy"

In the framework of Japanese labor law, the right to collective action for workers is one of the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution ...

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Explanation of Foreign Labor Policies and Related Regulations in Japanese Labor Law

Explanation of Foreign Labor Policies and Related Regulations in Japanese Labor Law

In Japan's labor market, the presence of foreign talent is becoming increasingly prominent year by year. For companies to achieve sustainable growt...

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Legal Commentary on Labor Agreements in Japanese Employment Law

Legal Commentary on Labor Agreements in Japanese Employment Law

In the realm of employer-employee relations in Japan, labor agreements are extremely important legal documents. They are not merely agreements betw...

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Legal Framework of Personnel Authority in Japanese Labor Law: A Guide for Managers

Legal Framework of Personnel Authority in Japanese Labor Law: A Guide for Managers

Personnel authority, which forms the core of corporate management, is an essential right for companies to smoothly operate their organizations, bas...

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Collective Bargaining in Japanese Labor Law: An Explanation of Legal Obligations and Practical Responses

Collective Bargaining in Japanese Labor Law: An Explanation of Legal Obligations and Practical R.

In the Japanese business environment, corporate executives may face collective bargaining with labor unions. This collective bargaining is not mere...

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The Legal Framework of Corporate Order in Japanese Labor Law: Work Rules, Whistleblower Protection, and the Effectiveness of Disciplinary Actions

The Legal Framework of Corporate Order in Japanese Labor Law: Work Rules, Whistleblower Protecti.

To ensure smooth business operations and sustained growth, maintaining a clear and fair internal order is essential. However, corporate order in Ja...

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Organization and Operation of Labor Unions under Japanese Labor Law

Organization and Operation of Labor Unions under Japanese Labor Law

In the Japanese business environment, labor unions play a significant role in corporate management and labor relations. The Japanese Constitution g...

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Strategic Utilization of Flexible Working Hours Systems in Japanese Labor Law and Legal Risks

Strategic Utilization of Flexible Working Hours Systems in Japanese Labor Law and Legal Risks

The modern business environment is personalityized by constant change and unpredictability. To maintain competitiveness and achieve growth in such ...

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Principles of Working Hours and Holidays in Japanese Labor Law and Overtime & Holiday Work

Principles of Working Hours and Holidays in Japanese Labor Law and Overtime & Holiday Work

In the management of human resources, which forms the foundation of corporate activities, the regulation of working hours and holidays is one of th...

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Legal Framework for Wage Payment under Japanese Labor Law: Perspectives on Compliance and Risk Management

Legal Framework for Wage Payment under Japanese Labor Law: Perspectives on Compliance and Risk M.

In conducting business in Japan, compliance with legal regulations surrounding wage payments is not merely an obligation of labor management; it is...

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Wage Protection under Japanese Labor Law: Explaining the Fundamental Principles Managers Must Follow

Wage Protection under Japanese Labor Law: Explaining the Fundamental Principles Managers Must Fo.

The payment of wages is a fundamental obligation for employers and forms the cornerstone of labor contract relations in Japan. For businesses opera...

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Contracting and Dispatching in Japanese Labor Law: Legal Framework and Practical Differences

Contracting and Dispatching in Japanese Labor Law: Legal Framework and Practical Differences

In Japan, leveraging the workforce of other companies as part of a business strategy is an extremely effective means for enhancing operational effi...

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