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2026 Labor Law Revisions Seminar Overview

On December 8, 2025, a notable seminar titled "Practical Strategies for the 2026 Labor Law Revisions" will take place, organized by the HR Plus Society Insurance Labor Consultants Corporation. The seminar will be led by Hirokazu Sato, a distinguished labor consultant and representative of HR Plus. This event aims to clarify the significant changes that lie ahead in Japan's labor laws in 2026, directly impacting companies and their human resource departments.

Key Details of the Seminar

Date and Time: December 8, 2025, from 4 PM to 6 PM (JST)
Location: SSK Seminar Room, 4F, Zaimax Nishi-Shinbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishi-Shinbashi Minato-ku, Tokyo
Participation Options:

• - In-Person Attendance
• - Live Streaming via Zoom Webinar
• - On-Demand Archive Access available for two weeks post-event

Seminar Focus: What’s Changing and When?

Labor laws in Japan reflect the evolving lifestyles and societal conditions, making frequent revisions necessary. As new laws are passed, the effective dates often vary, posing a significant challenge for HR professionals to stay updated with the latest changes. This seminar is designed to address those concerns by providing a comprehensive overview of what changes are coming, when they will take effect, and how to handle them effectively without any oversights.

Topics Covered

1. Legislative Changes Effective in 2025:
- Establishment of educational training leave benefits (Employment Insurance Law)
- Support measures for balancing work and childcare (Childcare and Family Care Leave Law)
- Introduction of flexible working measures
- Individual notification and confirmation of intentions regarding these measures
- Considerations during pregnancy and childbirth, related to work-life balance
- Review of dependent status for health insurance (Health Insurance Law)
- Reevaluation of individual income tax (Income Tax Law)

2. Revisions Scheduled for Implementation in 2026:
- Commencement of child and childcare support payment collection (Health Insurance Law)
- Publication of information regarding wage disparities by gender and female managerial positions (Women’s Empowerment Promotion Law)
- Review of the employment pension system (Welfare Pension Insurance Law)
- Review of mandatory employment rates for persons with disabilities (Disabled Employment Promotion Law)
- Support measures to suppress job adjustments (Health Insurance Law, Welfare Pension Insurance Law)
- Mandatory measures against customer harassment (Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Policy Law)
- Mandatory measures against sexual harassment for job seekers (Equal Employment Opportunity Law)
- Enhanced protection for whistleblowers (Whistleblower Protection Law)

3. Expected Changes Beyond 2027:
The seminar will also touch upon future amendments, including raising the ceiling for standard pension insurance monthly remuneration to 680,000 yen and expanding social insurance coverage for companies with varying employee sizes.

4. Q&A Session and Networking Opportunities
Participants will have the chance to engage in a question-and-answer session, facilitating discussions on specific concerns and networking with fellow professionals.

About the Organizers

The SSK Research Institute, established in December 1996, has held around 500 corporate seminars annually over its 28-year history. SSK focuses on delivering high-quality information in response to diversifying business conditions, thus fostering business opportunities effectively. As a strategic partner for clients, SSK continues to provide a range of services including seminar planning, instructor dispatch, market research reports, and on-demand seminar access.

For inquiries, please reach out to:
Contact: SSK Research Institute
Address: 2-6-2 Nishi-Shinbashi, 4F, Zaimax Nishi-Shinbashi Building, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 03-5532-8850
Website: SSK Official Site

Join us for this insightful seminar to ensure your organization is well-prepared for the upcoming labor law revisions!