Reform is a 2-way street
Labour Minister Stephen Mc Clashie -
THE EDITOR: Labour Minister Stephen Mc Clashie confirms that his ministry is pursuing labour law reform that seeks to ensure workers’ rights and privileges are protected. The laws to be reformed will include the Retrenchment and Severance Benefit Act, the Industrial Relations Act, the Employment Exchange Act, the Labour Contract Act and the Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies Act.
The minister also said, “We must work together to ensure that rights are protected and dignity is retained in people’s lives.”
Now all thoughtful, caring people should be concerned with the need to constantly update laws to protect workers’ rights and most of us are glad to see that this is being done. However, I hope the minister is aware that new workplace methods are constantly being developed through the internet, automation and artificial intelligence to carry out many tasks previously handled by employees. T
Overview
Non-Japanese companies are generally prohibited from conducting business in Japan, including online business which targets Japanese residents, without registration in Japan or establishing a local entity in Japan.
When launching a business in Japan, non-Japanese companies must establish a Japanese subsidiary or appoint and register their representative in Japan. As for the subsidiary, non-Japanese companies usually choose either a joint-stock company (KK) or a limited liability company (GK). Each type of entity has pros and cons.
Non-Japanese companies can hire employees relating to business in Japan before setting up a subsidiary or appointing and registering their representative in Japan. If the employees work in Japan, Japanese employment law will apply to such employment and therefore, there will be tight restrictions on the dismissal of such employees.
Stephen Mc Clashie -
THE Ministry of Labour will soon approach Parliament with reformed labour legislation, said Minister of Labour Stephen Mc Clashie.
“The government of TT has recognised the need to enhance our legal infrastructure, in particular our labour laws,”
He said the ministry has been pursuing labour law reform which involves amendments that seek to ensure workers’ rights and privileges are protected. This process is muliti-dimensional and would require the engagement of our social partners and stakeholders.”
Mc Clashie, speaking at the first future of work forum held virtually by the Energy Chamber, said government had held consultation with various stakeholders over the years and are now in the process of drafting policies and approaching Cabinet with the amendments.
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