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Labor issues in companies include labor contracts, employment regulations, and labor disputes.
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LABOR PROBLEM
For those who are concerned about labor issues.

The following are the most frequently consulted cases and their countermeasures.

1Unpaid overtime claims
  • 1

    Most frequently consulted cases

    • Claims from workers regarding unpaid overtime wages
    • The Issue of Overtime Work
    • Claims for past overtime
  • 2

    Measures

    • Receive advice on how to calculate unpaid overtime wages and management systems to help ensure proper payment
    • Proceed with settlement or resolution before litigation ensues
  • 3

    Deterrent Factors

    • Curbing claims from workers by putting in place legally appropriate overtime payment rules
  • 4

    Preparation Methods

    • Time card and attendance management system in place
    • Clarify regulations regarding overtime pay and make them known to employees
2Dismissal, resignation recommendation, and severance issues
  • 1

    Most frequently consulted cases

    • Issues related to unfair dismissal or recommendation for resignation
    • Cases in which the reason for dismissal is unclear or unjustified
    • Issues due to forceful retirement recommendations
  • 2

    Measures

    • Advice on lawful termination procedures and resignation recommendations
    • Assistance in gathering evidence and preparing documents to prove the legitimacy of the reason for termination
  • 3

    Deterrent Factors

    • Preventing Issues with workers by legally properizing dismissal procedures and methods of recommending resignation
  • 4

    Preparation Methods

    • Clarify procedures by specifying provisions on termination of employment and recommendations for resignation in the work rules
    • Gather evidence of good cause for termination in advance
3Harassment issues (Power harassment, sexual harassment, maternity harassment)
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    Most frequently consulted cases

    • Cases in which workers sued because of power harassment, sexual harassment, or maternity harassment in the workplace
    • When prevention of harassment is deemed inadequate
  • 2

    Measures

    • Advice on harassment prevention measures and appropriate investigation methods
    • Assist in resolving issues with workers as soon as possible
  • 3

    Deterrent Factors

    • Clarify guidelines and regulations to prevent harassment, thereby discouraging harassing behavior in the company
  • 4

    Preparation Methods

    • Establish anti-harassment regulations and provide regular education
    • Establish a consultation service and a system for prompt response
4Labor contracts and work rules
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    Most frequently consulted cases

    • Labor contracts or work rules are unclear or legally inappropriate
    • Disputes with employees regarding the content of labor contracts
  • 2

    Measures

    • Ensure that work rules and labor contracts are legally appropriate and make necessary corrections and maintenance
    • Support to clarify contracts with employees and avoid Issues
  • 3

    Deterrent Factors

    • Preventing contract-based Issues by improving inadequate labor contracts and work rules
  • 4

    Preparation Methods

    • Maintain employment regulations and labor contracts in accordance with the latest laws and regulations
    • Clearly state important provisions (working hours, salary, benefits, etc)
5Issues related to changes in working conditions
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    Most frequently consulted cases

    • Cases in which employees do not agree with changes in salary or working hours, resulting in Issues
    • If an agreement on changes in working conditions cannot be reached
  • 2

    Measures

    • Appropriate procedures and legal advice to obtain agreement on changes in working conditions
    • Support on how to notify employees of changes in working conditions and ensure accountability to employees
  • 3

    Deterrent Factors

    • Ensure that proper notice and explanation to employees is given in accordance with the contract to avoid legal risks in the change process
  • 4

    Preparation Methods

    • Incorporate change clauses into labor contracts
    • Explain any changes in working conditions to employees and obtain their consent in advance
[To summarize...]

The issue of claiming unpaid overtime is the most frequently consulted case. This is especially frequent in companies with inadequate attendance management. By contracting with a legal advisor,

  • "Avoid legal risk."
  • "Find the right solution as soon as possible."
  • "We will move forward with a settlement or resolution before litigation ensues."

It will be possible to Strengthen your risk management system by working with an attorney.
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