Japanese Employment Law Update (By Seiji Kurihara and Yumiko Hanaeda)

In this issue, we describe points to be noted when using telework, based on the Guidelines for the Promotion of Appropriate Introduction and Implementation of Telework which were recently updated by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Telework has become increasingly popular because of the spread of COVID-19. Although some companies are considering bringing back employees to the office after vaccination, as telework will likely remain one of the popular work styles, it is important for employers to understand the regulations and requirements that apply to telework. We also briefly discuss telework from overseas.
In addition, we note certain topics concerning vaccination against COVID-19 in the employment context.