Labor Law Policy
Faculty
K. Hamaguchi
Description
This course will offer a detailed explanation on the evolution of labor policy in contemporary Japan . It will particularly focus on the legal and institutional aspects of Japan ’s labor policy.
Course Outline (Course Topics)
1: General Introduction and Historical Overview
2: Labor Market Policy
Public and Private Placement Services
Unemployment Insurance
General Employment Policy
Employment Policy for the Aged and the Disabled
Vocational Training and Youth Policy
3: Working Conditions Policy
Accident Compensation
Health and Safety
Working Time Policy
Wage Policy
Employment Contract Policy
4: Gender Policy
Equal Opportunity for Men and Women
Reconciliation of Professional and Family Life
5 : Industrial Relations Policy
Trade Unions Policy
Employees’ Representatives Policy
Conflict Resolution Schemes