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1-day interactive seminar
17 May 2011
London £550 + VAT

In brief:

This seminar provides key insights into the employment law framework governing Japan and through a case study led approach equips participants with the skills and knowledge to operate for success in this country. Led by an experienced Japanese legal specialist from Anderson Mori & Tomotsune in Tokyo.

This event is CPD accredited.

Designed for:

Designed for HR directors and managers, employment law advisers, employee relations professionals and line managers who have, or expect to have, responsibility for staff in Japan

Training highlights:

  • Understand the legal framework governing Japan, including latest developments and law in the pipeline
  • Explore the cultural issues and current working conditions in Japan
  • Benefit from case study based learning to put the law into practice

The Programme

09:30
An overview of the employment law framework in Japan
  • The Japanese legal system: key differences
  • Trends and developments: latest changes and the pipeline
10:00
Hiring employees in Japan – what are the key issues to consider?
  • Typical employment contracts
  • Fixed term contracts – what are the binding terms of agreement?
  • Garden leave
  • Employment status
  • Key recruitment tips: the use of personal questions, references, notice periods
  • Temporary workers - key issues
11:00
Coffee
11:15
Dealing with discrimination
  • What are the general non-discrimination rules operating in Japan?
  • Popular penalties and remedies
  • HR best practice advice
12:00
Discipline and grievances
  • Defining disciplinary sanctions
  • Getting to grips with internal regulations
  • What is the procedure for implementing disciplinary sanctions?
12:45
Lunch
13:30
Termination and reorganisations
  • Ways of terminating employment and general dismissal protection
  • Information and consultation
  • Trade unions
  • Reorganisations and restructurings – key issues
14:45
Tea
15:00
Employment tribunals and the courts
  • Labour court organisation in Japan
  • Representation before the labour courts
  • Statute of limitations
  • Typical damages and costs
15:45
What’s on the horizon?
16:15
Questions and answers
16:30
End of seminar

Client testimonials

I found the seminar interesting and informative

—Heather Burns, Assistant Accounts Manager, Hochiki Europe (UK) Limited

Thought provoking

—Lydia Armes, HR Project Manager, Oxford Instruments

Very clear and concise guide to basic Japanese Employment Law

—Jackie Bornor, Head of HR, IG Group Holdings PLC

This was my first time and I will definitely return

—Ivan Broadbent, HR Business Partner, CBS Corporation International

Venue details

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50-60 Southampton Row
London
WC1B 4AR

Tel. +44 (0) 20 7242 1800
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Testimonials

“Thought provoking”

— Lydia Armes, HR Project Manager,
Oxford Instruments

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