HR.LAW

HR LAW

The world is changing rapidly – and the world of work with it. As a result, the HR sector faces complex challenges. Matrix structures, human capital management, whistleblowing, transformation projects, big data, artificial intelligence and crowd working are just a few of the fields that are not covered by classic labour law – yet they have either already arrived in the corporate world or will do soon.

Knowing the legal requirements as well as the local business customs in Japan and aligning these with a company’s international HR policies is essential for a stable and efficient operation and helps avoiding costly mistakes.

We assist companies to establish a secure legal framework in their organization to minimize labour related disputes and prevent cost-consuming litigation procedures from the start. If labour disputes and employment issues arise, our experienced labour law experts will develop, together with the client, practical and business-oriented solutions to settle disputes efficiently on a secure legal basis. Whether through settlement negotiations or representation in court, our approach is always to find a business savvy and result-driven solution for our clients.

Our services cover the entire range of HR related matters, such as:

• Support on operational changes (e.g. restructuring, headcount reduction, relocations, closure of operations) from planning to implementation;
• Adaption of HR policies (e.g. implementation of new working hour schemes and compensation models, draft or review of rules of employment, labour-management agreements and employment contracts);
• Planning and implementation of board reorganization, change of managers, and director service agreements;
• HR compliance audits (e.g. irregular employment, overtime, equal-pay for equal work etc.);
• Advice on employee data protection and privacy matters (e.g. draft of employee privacy policy, advice regarding shared HR data with group companies);
• Support on workplace harassment claims (e.g. external investigation and support on disciplinary actions);
• Secondment schemes;
• Immigration support (e.g. work visa for foreign nationals);
• Individual and mass dismissals;
• Disputes and Litigation.

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