Supreme Court Decides Whether a Fixed Overtime Allowance is Considered Statutory Overtime Wages -
On July 19, 2018, in a case in which the parties litigated whether payment of a so-called fixed overtime allowance is...more
Disputes -
Supreme Court of Japan Overturns the Osaka High Court's Decision Setting Aside an Arbitral Award -
On December 12, 2017, the Supreme Court of Japan (Third Petty Bench) overturned the Osaka High Court's...more
2/28/2018
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Labor - Japanese Supreme Court Decision on Overtime Payments to Doctors - In a court case in which a doctor employed by a health care corporation sought extra pay for overtime and late-night work (collectively, "overtime"),...more
9/1/2017
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On January 20, 2017, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare issued the "Guidelines for Employers to Appropriately Manage Their Employees' Working Hours" ("Guidelines"). While the Guidelines basically follow the...more