Essential Guide to Resigning Without Your Boss: Key Labor Law Points and Procedures

Essential Guide to Resigning Without Your Boss: Key Labor Law Points and Procedures

Question from a reader:
I wish to resign, but my supervisor is currently on leave, and my resignation is not being approved. In this case, is it legally possible for my resignation to be denied? If my supervisor is actually on leave, can my resignation be put on hold?

Legal Perspective on Resigning When Your Supervisor is Absent

Considering resignation but

Legality and Privacy Issues of Security Cameras Installed in Office Restrooms

Legality and Privacy Issues of Security Cameras Installed in Office Restrooms

Question from a reader:
A dome-shaped security camera has been installed in the men’s restroom of the office building. While it is believed that the inside of the stalls is not visible, the area near the urinals is definitely within the camera’s view. There is also no notice regarding the installation of security cameras in the restroom. Is this illegal?

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Legal Strategies and Psychological Approaches to Combat Workplace Threats

Legal Strategies and Psychological Approaches to Combat Workplace Threats

Question from a reader:
I have a consultation regarding the crime of intimidation in the workplace. My husband is the manager of a restaurant, and there is an employee at his workplace who is causing problems. This employee repeatedly makes the same mistakes, such as moving fixed items without permission, not following instructions in order, and often acting with the wrong

Understanding the Legal Risks of Bonus Payment Delays and Their Impact on Employees

Understanding the Legal Risks of Bonus Payment Delays and Their Impact on Employees

Question from a reader:
Tomorrow is the bonus payment day, but despite having discussed the payment rate and date in advance with the employee representative, I received an email today at 16:58 stating that due to procedural deficiencies, the payment will be delayed until next Wednesday. Is it legally permissible for the bonus payment to be delayed? Also, I believe it

Understanding the Impact of Sexual and Power Harassment Allegations Against Ikushima Hiroshi: What Could Happen in a Corporate Setting?

Understanding the Impact of Sexual and Power Harassment Allegations Against Ikushima Hiroshi: What Could Happen in a Corporate Setting?

Question from readers:
I’m curious about the extent of the sexual harassment and power harassment incidents involving Ikushima Hiroshi. Would such behavior have led to immediate termination in a typical company? Or was it serious enough that arrest wouldn’t have been out of the question?

Thoughts on the Sexual Harassment and Power Harassment Issues Involving Ikushima Hiroshi

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Evaluating the Trustworthiness of Fuji TV's Independent Committee Investigation Results

Evaluating the Trustworthiness of Fuji TV’s Independent Committee Investigation Results

Question from a reader:
Can we really trust the results of the independent committee’s investigation at Fuji TV? Is there any point in discussing matters related to Masahiro Nakai? The independent committee is established by external experts to investigate corporate misconduct, but I feel that the results are not necessarily reliable. In the past, reports from committees set up by companies have been denied in court, and there may be interpretations that favor the company. While the members of Fuji TV’s committee are lawyers, I wonder if they are truly independent.