Understanding the Costs and Psychological Impact of Personal Bankruptcy Procedures

Understanding the Costs and Psychological Impact of Personal Bankruptcy Procedures

Question from a reader:
I am in the process of filing for personal bankruptcy and have paid my lawyer 800,000 yen. I decided to file for bankruptcy after consulting in June 2023, and thanks to the notice of acceptance they sent, the collection calls have stopped. I initially paid a deposit of 200,000 yen and am saving 30,000 yen each month

Effective Risk Management Strategies for Sharing Accident Information in Businesses

Effective Risk Management Strategies for Sharing Accident Information in Businesses

Question from a reader:
Is information about accidents and violations shared between companies and organizations? After my child was involved in a car accident, I contacted the company, and they said they were aware of the details of the accident. What does this mean?

Background on Sharing Accident Information

Let’s take a closer look at how information about accidents and violations is

Legal Obligations and Psychological Impact of Issuing Withholding Tax Certificates and Business Interruption Certificates After Retirement

Legal Obligations and Psychological Impact of Issuing Withholding Tax Certificates and Business Interruption Certificates After Retirement

Question from a reader:
If I join a company in April as a part-time employee and leave in June of the following year, will I receive a withholding tax certificate? I had a traffic accident in April before leaving, fractured a bone, and was absent for two months before returning, but I resigned in mid-June. I submitted a certificate of lost

Understanding the Risks of Personal Information Leaks and How to Respond if Your Bank Account or License Number is Compromised

Understanding the Risks of Personal Information Leaks and How to Respond if Your Bank Account or License Number is Compromised

Question from a reader:
I accidentally shared the last four digits of my bank account, my name, and address with someone who might be a scammer. Is this serious? Additionally, I also revealed my driver’s license number. What should I do?

Introduction

In recent years, internet fraud has been on the rise, particularly raising concerns about the leakage of personal information. The

Understanding Personal Information Use and Legal Risks When Registering for Corporate Internet Banking

Understanding Personal Information Use and Legal Risks When Registering for Corporate Internet Banking

Question from a reader:
I received a notice at my company regarding the registration for corporate internet banking addressed to individuals. When I checked with the accounting department, I was told that procedures had been completed to allow deposits of sales revenue at the corporate window. Therefore, I was informed that each individual needs to complete procedures such as address registration.

Nagoya Housekeeper Troubleshooting Guide: How to Identify Reliable Agencies and Solutions

Nagoya Housekeeper Troubleshooting Guide: How to Identify Reliable Agencies and Solutions

Question from a reader:
I had a problem with a housekeeper dispatched from a maid service in Nagoya. I would like to know which country’s agency is responsible for this issue. When I contacted the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the Employment Security Bureau, they said they do not get involved in individual cases. The maid service is heavily