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Seminar on Wage Regulations and Driver Retention

On June 10, 2026, the Funaisoken Supply Chain Consulting Co., Ltd., located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, will host a seminar focusing on wage systems designed to avoid unpaid wages and driver turnover. The session will be led by seasoned management consultants who specialize in human resource systems within the transportation industry.

Seminar Details

Date and Time

• - Date: June 10, 2026 (Wednesday)
• - Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Location

• - Format: Online via Zoom

Target Audience

• - Executives from transportation and logistics companies

Why Attend?

Understanding the current landscape of wage regulations is crucial for business leaders. With increasing scrutiny from labor unions and regulatory agencies, compliance with wage laws and the prevention of unpaid wage disputes, particularly concerning overtime pay, is more important than ever.

Recent Legal Challenges

The seminar addresses recent court cases such as the lawsuit against Sakai Moving Center. Three former workers filed a complaint over unpaid wages, claiming they were effectively denied proper overtime compensation due to the company's two-tier wage system. Sakai's payment structure incorporated a significant portion of commission-based pay, leading to multiple legal inquiries. The judgments from Tokyo District Court and the Tokyo High Court emphasized that the company was wrongly categorizing its commission payments, resulting in lower overtime pay calculations.

This situation underscores the risk for companies relying heavily on performance-based pay. Were you aware that, under such a payment structure, an employee could earn less in overtime compared to a fixed salary model? With labor laws tightening, those in the logistics and transportation sectors, in particular, need to ensure their wage programs not only comply with legal standards but also meet the needs of their workforce.

Who Should Consider This Seminar

This seminar is particularly beneficial for:

• - Leaders wanting to avoid increased labor costs due to non-compliance with wage regulations.
• - Businesses facing risks of unpaid overtime and discrepancies in their wage structures.
• - Companies that are maintaining timely payroll but are struggling to manage efficiently, leading to inflated wages for slower workers.
• - Organizations currently implementing a sales commission system that results in variable pay based on client contracts, which has led to dissatisfaction among drivers.
• - Businesses that operate under a fixed overtime structure but recognize a need for a more flexible and fair compensation strategy.

Expert Speakers

The seminar features highly qualified consultants:

Nobuaki Mimura, Senior Consultant

• - Group Manager, Organizational Development Group, Funaisoken SC.

Mimura has a wealth of experience, consulting in production industries and logistics companies, focusing on organizational development since joining the firm in July 2018.

Goji Tamagawa, Chief Consultant

• - Team Leader of the Evaluation Wage Team.

With eight years of experience in a specialized labor law practice, Tamagawa helps medium-sized transportation firms resolve disputes and redesign wage structures.

Conclusion

The June 10 seminar is not just an opportunity to learn about wage regulations but a comprehensive resource to enhance your company's approach to human resource management while maintaining compliance. To gain insights that can transform your company’s operational strategies and mitigate litigation risks, join us by registering ahead!

For more information or to register, visit Funaisoken Supply Chain Consulting.
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