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.
- "Judgments 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.
Latest IssueVol.5, No.28, January 2021 
Full Text: Japan Labor Issue Vol.5, No.28, January 2021 (PDF:1.82MB)
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Trends
- How Women Bear the Brunt of COVID-19’s Damages on Work (PDF:476KB)
- Impact of the COVID-19 Recession on Full-Time Workers: Shortened Work Hours, Working from Home, and Possible Widening of Income Disparities (PDF:438KB)
TAKAMI Tomohiro
Japan’s Employment System and Public Policy 2017-2022
- What Is Shunto? (PDF:376KB)
OGINO Noboru
Special Feature on Research Papers (I)
- The Law to Prevent “Power Harassment” in Japan (PDF:345KB)
OBATA Fumiko (Kyoto University) - Where Does Career Support and Education in Japanese Universities Stand? Erosion by Business, or a New Form of University Education? (PDF:560KB)
KOMIKAWA Koichiro (Hosei University)
Statistical Indicators (PDF:512KB)
Published on December 25, 2020
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