Japan Labor Issues

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.
• “Series: Japan’s Employment System and Public Policy” systematically outlines the basis of labor situation in Japan and its analysis.
• “Statistical Indicators” presents the current state of Japan’s economy and labor.

About Japan Labor Issues

Latest IssueVol.3, No.15, June 2019

Full Text: Japan Labor Issues Vol.3, No.15, June 2019 (PDF:1.72MB)

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Trends

• Key Topic: Human Resources Development according to Diversified Working Styles: MHLW's White Paper on the Labor Economy 2018 (PDF:419KB)

Research

• Article: Poverty and Income Polarization of Married Stay-at-home Mothers in Japan
  Part I: Historical Perspectives of Japanese Full-time Housewives (PDF:368KB)
  Yanfei Zhou
  

Judgments and Orders

• Employers' Obligation to Consider the Needs of Employees Returning from Childcare Leave: The Japan Business Lab Case (PDF:208KB)
  Ryo Hosokawa

Series：Japan’s Employment System and Public Policy 2017-2022

• Combining Work and Family Care in Japan (Part II): What is the Challenge after Reforming the Long-term Care Leave System? (PDF:973KB)
  Shingou Ikeda

Statistical Indicators (PDF:229KB)

Published on May 24, 2019

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