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Seminar on Practical Approaches to Employee Mental Health Issues

HR Plus Labor and Social Security Attorney Corporation is hosting a seminar titled "Practical Approaches to Managing Employees with Mental Health Issues" on June 11, 2026. Led by Koichi Sato, a founding member and certified labor and social security attorney, this event is designed for HR professionals and managers who need to navigate the increasingly common challenges posed by employees experiencing mental health difficulties.

Event Details

• - Date: June 11, 2026 (Thursday) from 2 PM to 5 PM
• - Venue: SSK Seminar Room, 4F, Zaimax Nishishinbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishishinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
• - Participation Methods:

- On-site attendance
- Live streaming via Zoom Webinar
- Archived viewing available for two weeks, allowing flexibility to access the seminar at convenient times.

Purpose of the Seminar

With a growing number of employees facing mental health issues, HR professionals and managers often find themselves overwhelmed by the necessary responses. Many cases stem from personal illnesses; however, there is an increasing trend toward claims for occupational accident compensation, which has seen a rise in the number of decisions made in favor of such claims in recent years.

Recent updates to legal frameworks concerning mental health, specifically addressing the effects of workplace harassment and excessive labor, are essential for those managing human resources. This seminar will cover the fundamental laws concerning mental health competency and practical responses that HR personnel and managers should be well-versed in.

Learning Objectives

Participants of this seminar will be equipped to:

• - Gain comprehensive insights into the basics and latest developments in laws and regulations related to mental health.
• - Understand critical points of labor management for individuals experiencing mental health problems at various stages: recruitment, sick leave, return to work, dismissal, and termination.

Key Topics Covered

1. Current State of Employees with Mental Health Issues
- Understanding the current state of mental health issues within the workforce.
- Overview of occupational accident claims and certification situations.
- Clarification of key mental health terminology.

2. Hiring Individuals with Mental Health Issues
- Strategies for managing false disclosure of psychological conditions.
- Applicability of sick leave regulations during the probation period.

3. Issuing Sick Leave for Mental Health Concerns
- Understanding the concept of sick leave for personal illness.
- Justifying sick leave directives.
- Requirements for medical examination orders and responses for non-compliance.
- Handling employees who disrupt company order due to mental health issues.

4. Considerations for Employees on Sick Leave
- Guidelines for managing wages and reporting obligations.
- Responsibilities of sick employees in focusing on recovery.

5. Facilitating Return to Work for Employees on Sick Leave
- Determining the authority over assessments of recovery.
- Definitions and standards for recovery.
- Important points to verify in the doctor's medical report and occupational physician's advice.

6. Post-Return to Work Considerations
- Criteria for determining return-to-work eligibility.
- Placement decisions post-return.
- Employer obligations regarding safety and employees' health conditions.

7. Handling Relapses after Return to Work
- Addressing re-occurrences and issuing new sick leave commands.
- Managing cases of repeated sick leave and returns to work.

8. Retirement and Dismissal of Employees with Mental Health Issues
- Procedures for retirement due to expired sick leave.
- Guidelines for dismissing employees with mental health issues.
- Addressing termination requests from family members.

9. Mental Health and Occupational Accident Certifications
- Criteria for certifying occupational accidents.
- Connections between overwork-related suicides and occupational accidents.
- Evaluating power harassment related to occupational accidents.

10. Employer Obligations for Mental Health Protection
- Reviewing employer duties concerning employee safety.
- Implementing stress check systems and seeking medical consultations.
- Understanding the implications of overwork-related damages.

11. Developing Work Regulations Based on Mental Health Needs
- Establishing criteria for issuing sick leave and medical examination orders.
- Documentation required for medical meetings.
- Regulations regarding total periods of sick leave.

12. Q&A Session/Networking Opportunity

For further inquiries, please contact:

• - New Social Systems Research Institute

2-6-2 Nishishinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Zaimax Nishishinbashi Building 4F

• - Email: [email protected]
• - Phone: 03-5532-8850
• - Fax: 03-5532-8851
• - Website: SSK

About New Social Systems Research Institute (SSK)

Established on December 6, 1996, SSK is committed to providing high-quality business seminars for corporations. Annually, SSK organizes around 500 seminars aimed at offering rapid and relevant information on strategic business practices, marketing, technology, and more. In an ever-evolving business landscape, SSK is dedicated to serving as a strategic partner, conveying cutting-edge knowledge that supports success and growth for our clients.