Question from a reader:
I heard that a bill to amend the Whistleblower Protection Act has been approved by the Cabinet. It seems that if someone is dismissed for making an internal report, they could face criminal penalties, but is this limited only to dismissal? The law will take effect next year, but will it be possible to file a criminal
Question from readers:
I saw the news that Ryoko Hirosue was arrested for kicking and scratching a nurse. It was then that I first learned the term “patient harassment.” I hear that more people working in healthcare and caregiving are considering quitting due to incidents like this. I truly believe that Hirosue’s actions are unacceptable. Her crime is serious, and
Question from a Reader:
While reading the investigative report released by the third-party committee regarding the sexual misconduct issue at Fuji Television, I found myself curious about the difference between “sexual harassment” (sekuhara) and “sexual violence” (seiboryoku). The report differentiates between these two terms, yet I feel that they are not often distinguished in general news or online articles. The term
Recently, while reading the report from the third-party committee of Fuji TV, I became curious about the difference between the terms “sexual violence” and “sexual harassment.” It’s particularly striking how the report clearly distinguishes between the two. I enjoy comedy and sometimes make jokes, but this is a topic that needs
Recently, the sexual assault incident involving Nakai Masahiro at Fuji TV has become a hot topic. I believe this issue cannot be dismissed as just a scandal; it is a very serious matter. Particularly, according to the report from the third-party committee, the incident was recognized as having occurred “in the
Reader’s Question:
I heard that the third-party committee of Fuji TV has recognized sexual violence and sexual harassment in relation to Masahiro Nakai, but I’m not quite clear on the difference between the two. Specifically, what criteria differentiate sexual violence from sexual harassment? For example, it seems that the act Nakai engaged in alone with a former female announcer from Fuji
Question from a Reader:
What kind of sexual violence related to work does this refer to? Could you provide specific examples?
Recently, the topic of sexual violence in the workplace has gained traction, and I’ve been reflecting on this issue as well. Particularly, the case involving a former female announcer from Fuji Television has highlighted the
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?
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