Japanese labor and employment laws are unique in light of, among others, strict restrictions on termination and overtime payment rules, which often confuses our foreign clients. Also, the Japanese labor market is facing new challenges such as increase of labor disputes, sexual and other types of harassment, teleworking, permitted side jobs. Nozomi’s lawyers handle all types labor and employment matters including general advice on Japanese regulations, preparation of custom-made work rules, representation in negotiations with labor unions, labor litigation and labor tribunals.