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Free monthly seminars
We conduct free monthly seminars on labor-related laws and labor management practices matters.
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Free consultations with experienced lawyers and public consultants on social and labor insurance
We provide free consultations on Japanese employment rules, including those relating to recruitment with experienced lawyers and public consultants on social and labor insurance.
Our consultation service is provided at our office, by telephone, e-mails and inquiry forms.
The consultation hours for lawyers are limited, so please check the schedule here and make your reservation.
Examples of questions asked in the consultation
Examples of questions asked in the consultation are available here.
About us
The Employment Consultation Center established in accordance with the National Strategic Special Zones Act provides support to help start-up companies and/or overseas companies expanding business into Japan understand Japanese employment rules, including those relating to recruitment and employment, correctly and launch their business smoothly, as well as to help employees of those companies fully exert their abilities and motivation in work.
Our services include consultations with experienced lawyers and public consultants on social and labor insurance and seminars by them.
The Employment Consultation Center is designed to prevent labor disputes from occurring, and therefore our services are available only for matters not in dispute.
Features of Our Services
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1Free of Charge
We provide support by lawyers and public consultants on social and labor insurance free of charge.
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2General Labor-related Consultations with Lawyers and Public Consultants on Social and Labor Insurance
Our consultants are lawyers and public consultants on social and labor insurance familiar with labor-related laws and regulations.
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3Consultations on Highly Professional Matters with Lawyers
We provide individual consultations conducted by lawyers familiar with labor-related laws, corporate legal affairs and the “Employment Guidelines” [1] with respect to your labor management and the compliance of your labor contracts.
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4Individual Consultation Visit Offered by Public Consultants on Social and Labor Insurance
Public consultants on social and labor insurance familiar with labor-related laws and labor management practices visit your company upon your request and give advice on your labor management tailored to the reality in your company. They also provide follow-up services to check how your company has been dealing with your labor management in light of their advice.
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5Consultations in Foreign Languages Available
Consultations of features 2 through 4 are also available in English, Chinese and Korean through an interpreter or telephone interpretation services.
Please make a reservation for a consultation in foreign languages other than English.
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6Monthly Seminars
We hold seminars by lawyers and public consultants on social and labor insurance on such topics as labor-related laws and labor management practices and the “Employment Guidelines” [1] . Participation is free of charge.
- [1].The Employment Guidelines has been compiled through analyses and categorization of judicial precedents concerning labor relations (established by the Japanese government in accordance with the National Strategic Special Zones Act, Chap. 37, Sec. 2).
Service Recipients
Our services are available to companies located and individuals working in the Kansai National Strategic Special Zone (Osaka, Hyogo, and Kyoto prefectures) that meet the following conditions.
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1.Start-up companies (within approximately 5 years from establishment) and companies preparing for starting a business -
2.Overseas companies aiming to expand their businesses into the Kansai National Strategic Special Zone -
3.Companies aiming to create jobs through business expansion in the Kansai National Strategic Special Zone -
4.Individuals working in a company that can be classified in any of 1 through 3 (including prospective employees)
Reference Materials
Employment Guidelines
This booklet explains guidelines to be followed in employee management and labor contracts based on analyses and categorization of judicial precedents concerning labor relations (established by the Japanese government in accordance with the National Strategic Special Zones Act, Chap. 37, Sec. 2.).
Key Points of Labor-Related Laws
This booklet, which summarizes the key points of Japan’s labor-related laws, including the Labor Standards Act and the Labor Contract Act, is intended for use at the Employment Consultation Center in providing business operators and workers with advice on employment management and labor contracts.
Explanations of Labor-Related Laws
This booklet, which briefly explains the key points of Japan's labor-related laws, including the Labor Standards Act and the Labor Contract Act, is intended for use at the Employment Consultation Center for the purpose of giving business operators and workers advice on employment management and labor contracts.
Leaflet of our center
A leaflet and a checklist of our center can be downloaded.
To see the charts(pdf file), it requires a software "Adobe Acrobat Reader".You can get Acrobat Reader for free, please click on the top button.
Consultation Request
Consultations are available over the phone, through e-mail (using the inquiry form), and by visiting us.
After an initial general labor consultation with a lawyer or a public consultant on social and labor insurance, we will arrange for a consultation on highly professional matters or individual consultation visit upon your request.
Please inform us of a brief summary of your consultation and scheduled date and time of your visit in advance so that consultation with an appropriate consultant can be arranged.
Request For Consultation or Application for Seminar
Business hours
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays
Closed on holidays and 12/29 through 1/3
Access
Secretariat of Kansai National Strategic Special Zone Employment Consultation Center
Room K827, Knowledge Capital 8th floor, Grand Front Osaka North Building, 3-1 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0011
10-minute walk from the north central exit of JR Osaka Station
For details, please refer to the access information of the Knowledge Capital (Grand Front Osaka) .
Consultations will be held in either Room K827 or any other location at Knowledge Capital.
Contact Us
| Contact Information | Secretariat of Kansai National Strategic Special Zone Employment Consultation Center |
|---|---|
| Address | Room K827, Knowledge Capital 8th floor, Grand Front Osaka North Building, 3-1 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0011 |
| info@kecc.jp | |
| Business hours | 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays Closed on holidays and 12/29 through 1/3 |
Request For Consultation or Application for Seminar
Business hours
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays
Closed on holidays and 12/29 through 1/3