Harassment Law in Japan: Legal and Practical Issues for Employers

Employment laws in Japan can prove very hard to navigate for foreigners and foreign companies. Kitahama Partner's expertise is thus deeply invaluable.

What types of harassments are there in Japan? (sexual, power, and new types of harassment)
How are the claims issued to employers?
What are the preventive and ex-post measures on the employer's side?

If you have ever asked yourself those questions, here is your chance because they will be answered by two specialists of the employment's law in Japan: Jiri Mestecky and Masataka Shitanishi (see below), from our member Kitahama Partners, an international law firm established in Kitahama, Osaka since 1973.
The whole session will focus on practical issues for foreign companies in Japan. Legal and practical viewpoint will be provided, together with light case studies.
Please note that although this meeting is primarily aimed at employers, employees who want to learn more about the harassment laws and the associated rights in Japan are welcome.
Also, the whole seminar will be available online for those who wish to follow it without being able to come in person. Please use this link to connect online on that day.

Claude Kaneda, French Attorney and Associate at Kitahama Partners, will officiate as MC and lead the panel discussion.
As always, our goal is to give the public as many opportunities to speak as possible, so that the back and forth with the speakers makes the event lively and enjoyable rather than boring and academic. The following Q&A will also be an exclusive opportunity to ask more personal/specific questions to highly experienced professionals of international laws. This will be your chance to get invaluable information regarding the employment laws in Japan, so don't miss it!

Speaker(s)

Jiri MESTECKYPartner / Registered Foreign Attorney (Illinois, U.S.A.) @Kitahama Partners

Masataka SHITANISHIPartner / Attorney at Law @Kitahama Partners

Claude KANEDAForeign Attorney (France) @Kitahama Partners

Many thanks to our Partner

Event Location

Kitahama Partners Osaka Office ( in Osaka Securities Exchange Bldg.)
Please come to the reception counter on the 21st floor upon arrival.

🚅 Directly connected from Kitahama Station on the Sakaisuji Subway Line (Exit 1B)
🚅 Directly connected from Kitahama Station on the Keihan Line (Exits 27 and 28)
🚅 A 6-minute walk from Yodoyabashi Station on the Midosuji Subway Line (North Gate)