Upcoming Labor Seminar on Employment Contract Revisions and Writing Guidelines

Upcoming Labor Seminar: Effective Drafting of Employment Contracts

In response to the changes in labor contract laws effective from April 2024, clear guidelines surrounding the modification of job locations and duties have become a requirement. This change aims to simplify compliance but has shifted the workload for HR professionals, particularly for part-time and fixed-term employees. General Incorporated Association, the Claire Human Resource Development Association, is set to host a seminar titled "How to Properly Draft Labor Condition Notifications - For First-Timers" on July 2, 2025.

Why This Seminar Is Crucial?

The new requirements necessitate detailed entries in employment condition notifications regarding changes in work locations and job descriptions. Blanket statements are now considered inadequate. A more tailored approach is necessary, especially for part-time employees and those on fixed-term contracts where issues like wage increases, contract renewals, and treatment post-unlimited transition become critical.

With clear knowledge needed, many are left wondering how to practically implement these new rules. For instance, what additional information should be included for part-time employees? What are the misunderstandings surrounding the unlimited contract application rights and how can they be averted? This seminar aims to address these questions.

Key Topics to Be Covered

- Additional Requirements for Part-Time Employees: Learn what specifics need to be included to avoid pitfalls in compliance.
- Myths Surrounding Unlimited Contract Applications: Understand common misconceptions and how to prevent conflicts.
- Traps in Phrasing Contract Renewals: Discover how vague terms like "up to two contract renewals" can lead to misunderstandings.
- Effective Ways to Document Change Scope: Get practical advice on clearly articulating the scope of changes in employment conditions.

Seminar Details

- Date: July 2, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Organizer: Claire Human Resource Development Association
- Location: Head Office (3-12 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Kioicho Head Office Building, 6th Floor)
- Instructor: Jun Ono (Certified Social Insurance Labor Consultant / Employment Clean Planner)

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About the Instructor: Jun Ono

Jun Ono is a Certified Social Insurance Labor Consultant and has over 400 sessions of training across various sectors such as corporations, hospitals, and educational institutions long before the enforcement of the harassment prevention law. His focus on how to convey knowledge in practical terms and how emotions can sway decision-making has earned him high acclaim. He is actively involved as both a supervisor and lecturer for the Employment Clean Planner certification.

What is an Employment Clean Planner?

The Employment Clean Planner is a practical qualification tailored to prevent and handle harassment situations. All courses can be completed online, featuring 20 hours of video lectures that systematically teach the essentials of workplace harassment. There are currently over 650 certified professionals making significant contributions in corporations, municipalities, and educational institutions throughout Japan. For more details, visit: Qualification Details

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