Japan

New and Updated

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  International

  Japan: Pay and benefits

  Updated to reflect changes to the contribution rates under the Employment Insurance scheme.

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  International

  Japan: Employee rights

  Updated to include new rules concerning parental leave, effective from October 1, 2022.

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  International

  Japan: Updates - key employment law developments

  Updated to reflect changes to the Whistleblower Protection Act, effective June 1, 2022.

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  International

  Japan: Health and safety

  Updated to include information on a benefit payable to employees who are absent from work owing to the after-effects of coronavirus (COVID-19).

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  International

  Japan: Equal opportunities

  Updated to reflect changes to employers' obligations to publish an action plan to advance women's career progression.

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  International

  Japan: Recruitment and selection

  Updated to reflect the requirement for employers to publish the percentage of mid-career hires, effective April 1, 2021.

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  International

  Japan: Termination of employment

  Updated to include information on measures that employers should take to secure employment opportunities for employees aged 65 to 70.

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  International

  Japan: Useful online resources

  Enhanced to include information on official data services.

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  International

  Japan: Contracts of employment

  Updated to include additional information on requirements for contracts of employment.

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  International

  Japan: Useful contacts - legal service providers

  Information on legal service providers for Japan employment law.