Japanese Employment Law Update September 2025(By Eri Furui and Masafumi Osaki)

In this issue, we examine a recent case involving foreign cabin crew and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, which raises important questions about how governing law is determined in cross-border employment contracts. Although the case was settled before the appellate court issued a ruling, the outcome effectively overturned the lower court’s decision and underscores key factors that can influence conflict-of-laws analysis when the “place where work is performed” is unclear.

We hope you find this update both informative and useful.