Confronting “karōshi”: Actions to prevent death from overwork
June 16, 2017Author: Kawahito Hiroshi
Categories: In-Depth with Nippon.com
As the issue of karōshi, or death by overwork, attracts greater official attention, Japan must examine the factors that have made excessive overtime so pervasive and consider steps to protect employees from the health risks of overwork.
Tags: Japan, karoshi, labor, legislation, Overwork, work culture
Long Road Ahead for True Labor Reform
May 17, 2017Author: Yamada Hisashi
Categories: In-Depth with Nippon.com
On March 28, Prime Minister Abe Shinzō’s government released a “plan of action,” approved by labor and business leaders, for labor reforms targeting long working hours and excessive wage and benefit disparities. Labor scholar Yamada Hisashi cautions that the plan, while well intentioned, omits important steps needed to ensure meaningful reform and avoid unintended consequences.
Tags: Europe, Human Resources, Japan, Labor Reform, overtime, Overwork