Labor Standards Act (Rodo Kijun Ho)

The Labor Standards Act (Rodo Kijun Ho) is a law that protects workers' rights and sets minimum standards for working conditions. It regulates a wide range of employment matters, from the conclusion of an employment contract through to dismissal, including wages, working hours, occupational safety and health, and compensation for work-related accidents. The purpose of the Act is to enable workers to work in a healthy and comfortable environment and to protect their livelihoods, and specific rules and standards are established to achieve this. By complying with these working conditions, companies and employers can build relationships of trust with their workers, and the Act serves as an important framework for this.