Mastering Labor Management Practices Through Employment Regulations Seminar in Tokyo

Mastering Labor Management Practices through Employment Regulations

On August 28, 2025, a comprehensive seminar titled "Mastering Labor Management Practices through Employment Regulations" will be held from 2 PM to 5 PM at the SSK Seminar Room in Tokyo. The seminar, led by Takahisa Saito, a human resources consultant from Saito Social Insurance and Labor Management Office, aims to equip HR professionals with essential knowledge and skills to effectively manage labor regulations in their organizations.

Seminar Details

For those interested, the seminar is available both in-person and online via Zoom webinar. This dual format provides flexibility for attendees to either participate from the comfort of their own space or engage directly in discussions and networking at the venue located at 2-6-2 Nishishinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo.

The importance of having clear and enforceable employment regulations cannot be understated. These regulations not only ensure compliance with labor laws but also define the employment relationship between the company and its employees. Given the ever-evolving nature of labor laws, it is imperative for organizations to maintain up-to-date employment policies. Utilizing external experts can be advantageous; however, organizations must have the capacity to review and understand these contents as decision-makers. Additionally, it is beneficial for HR personnel to develop their skills in order to revise policies internally, thus building in-house expertise.

Topics Covered in the Seminar

The seminar will cover various crucial aspects of employment regulations, including:

1. Employment Regulations and Labor-Management Agreements
- Procedures for establishing employment regulations
- Validity and changes to employment regulations
- Labor-Management agreements under the Labor Standards Act

2. General Provisions, Recruitment, and Personnel Transfers
- Scope of application
- Notification of labor conditions and legal revisions
- Relationships between probation periods and dismissals
- Regulations of personnel transfers and temporary assignments

3. Working Hours and Holidays (Basic Section)
- Legal and prescribed working hours and holidays
- Differences between compensatory leave and substitute leave
- An analysis of the 36 agreements pertaining to working hours

4. Working Hours and Holidays (Advanced Section)
- Variable working hours
- Presumed working hours system
- Exemptions from working hour regulations

5. Annual Paid Leave and Special Leave
- Understanding rights of seasonal changes in leave
- Responsibilities for specifying leave timing
- Maternity leave and bereavement leave provisions

6. Wages and Allowances
- Five principles of wage payment
- Calculating premium wage rates

7. Retirement, Dismissal, and Indefinite Transition
- Types of retirements and necessary notifications
- Issues surrounding cessation of employment before indefinite transitions

8. Disciplinary Actions and Other Matters
- Reasons for disciplinary actions
- Guidelines on side jobs and concurrent employment

9. Q&A and Networking
- An opportunity for participants to engage in a meaningful exchange of information and networking during the seminar.

All participants will receive materials in booklet form, with those attending the online session having their materials mailed to them, post-registration. It’s advisable to register well in advance to ensure timely delivery before the event.

About the Organizer

The seminar is presented by Shinsakai System General Research Institute (SSK), an organization established in December 1996 that has been a leader in providing business seminars for over 28 years. SSK hosts approximately 500 seminars per year, offering high-quality information on management strategies, marketing, and technology to assist businesses in capitalizing on new opportunities. SSK is committed to being a strategic partner for its clients by continually delivering cutting-edge information and services necessary for business success and growth.

For inquiries regarding this seminar, please contact:
Shinsakai System General Research Institute
2-6-2 Nishishinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 03-5532-8850
Fax: 03-5532-8851
Website: SSK21