Seminar / Workshop
Last updated on December 6, 2024
Seminar
JILPT Tokyo Comparative Labor Policy Seminar (2017-)
JILPT holds the Comparative Labor Policy Seminar every year with the aim of having cross-national discussion and comparative analyses on critical issues in the field of labor, inviting researchers from Asia-Pacific countries and regions. The reports presented at the seminar can be accessed from each links below.
- March 27, 2024
- Challenges in Collective Labor Relations in the Context of Worker and Workstyle Diversification – Reassessing the Role of Labor Unions
- March 8, 2023
- Current Situation and Challenges of Inequality in Society: Overcoming Social Divisions towards the Post-COVID-19 Era
- March 9, 2022
- The Impact of COVID-19 on Labor Market and Policy Responses -Strengthening Social Protection for Vulnerable Workers
- November 9, 2020
- The Changing World of Work in Digital Age -New Forms of Work and the Role of Labor Policy
- March 4-5, 2019
- The Future of Women and Work -Policy Responses to Women’s Employment
- March 27-29, 2018
- Looking back at the policy responses to changes in employment structure and forms -The future as seen from here
- March 27-29, 2017
- Combined with ISLSSL Special Asian Executive Meeting
Joint Research Forum
Northeast Asia Labor Forum (2003-)
JILPT has a joint research with the Chinese Academy of Labour and Social Security (CALSS) and the Korea Labor Institute (KLI) and holds the Northeast Asia Labor Forum on various themes in the field of labor policy with the aim of promoting mutual understanding and raising the standards of research. The papers presented by researchers from three institutes at the forum can be accessed from each links below. (In Japanese)
- November 15, 2024
- Human resources development for the aged
- November 19, 2021
- Training for highly skilled workers
- December 18, 2020
- Impact of the COVID-19 infection on the labor market and future labor policy issues
- November 29, 2019
- Working Time and Work-life Balance
- November 2, 2018
- New forms of employment: labor regulations and protection of rights and interests
- November 17, 2017
- Employment of young people
- December 2, 2016
- Aging Society and Employment Issues: Current Situation and Policy Issues
- November 19, 2015
- Employment Problems and Policy Countermeasures in Industrial Restructuring and Upgrading
- September 26, 2014
- Recent Trends in Wages and Minimum Wage System
- November 1, 2013
- Women’s Employment: Current Situation and Policy Tasks
- December 4, 2012
- Factors Involved in the Governance of Labor-Management Relations
- October 28, 2011
- Comparative Research into the Best Approach to Support Workers in their Capacity Building and Career Development amidst the Changing Economy and Society
- October 28, 2010
- Temporary Agency Workers: Current Situation and Policy Tasks
- November 4, 2008
- Construction of a Vibrant and Systematical Human Resources Market
- November 6, 2007
- Building a Vital Aging Society
- October 26, 2006
- Changes to Paradigm in Economic Growth and Employment
- October 20, 2005
- Stable and Harmonious Labor Relations: Mechanism, Measures and Policy Recommendations
- October 28, 2004
- The Current Situation and Issues Surrounding the Employment of Atypical Workers
- October 31, 2003
- Women and Employment
Joint Workshop with KLI (2007-)
JILPT and the Korea Labor Institute (KLI) hold workshop on various themes that are shared by Japan and Korea in the field of labor policy with the aim of promoting mutual understanding between the two countries and raising the standards of research. The papers presented by researchers from two institutes at the forum can be accessed from each links below. (In Japanese)
- July 11, 2024
- Accepting Foreign Workers - with a focus on caregivers and domestic workers
- July 18, 2023
- Youth Employment Policies in a Society with Diversified Employment status
- June 15, 2022
- Labor Market Policy for Older Workers
- October 28, 2021
- Current Situation and Issues of Teleworking
- September 15, 2017
- Wage Systems in Korea and Japan: Current Situation and Reform Plans
- June 3, 2016
- Issues regarding Women’s Employment: A Comparison between Japan and South Korea with Regard to the Development of Societies in Which Women Can Advance Their Careers and the Related Challenges
- August 28, 2015
- Growing Gaps in the Labor Markets and Policy Issues
- May 30, 2014
- Employment issues on Elderly People
- June 14, 2013
- Employment Issues on Young People
- June 8, 2012
- Foreign Workers
- May 27, 2011
- Measures for Improving Long Working Hours in Korea and Japan
- June 4, 2010
- Individual Labor Dispute
- June 9, 2009
- Work Sharing: Economic Crisis and Policy Responses in Korea and Japan
- June 17, 2008
- Regional Employment Development in Korea and Japan
- May 25, 2007
- Work-Life Balance: Issues and Policies in Korea and Japan
- June 1, 2006
- Current Human Resource Management in Korea and Japan
- April 27, 2005
- Labor-management Relations in Japanese Firms in Korea
Others
- June 26, 2004
- Global Labor Forum: "Globalization, Technological Change and Decent Work" (organized by Korea Labor Institute, Seoul)
"Diversification of Work Arrangements and Decent Work: The Japanese Experience" (PDF:135KB) (paper submitted to the conference)
International Events in the Past
JILPT Comparative Labor Law Seminar (2004-2016)
- February 29-March 1, 2016
- "Reconsidering the notion of "employer" in the era of Fissured Workplace: Should labor law responsibilities exceed the boundary of the legal entity?
- March 3–4, 2014
- Protection of Employees' Personal Information and Privacy
- February 28–29, 2012
- System of Employee Representation at the Enterprise
- February 8–9, 2010
- Labor Policy on Fixed-term Employment Contracts
- February 19, 2008
- New Developments in Employment Discrimination Law
- February 21, 2006
- Decentralizing Industrial Relations and the Role of Labor Unions and Employee Representatives
- March 9–10, 2004
- The Mechanism for Establishing and Changing Terms and Conditions of Employment / The Scope of Labor Law and Notion of Employees
JILPT International Seminar (2009-2015)
- February 23-24, 2015
- Performance of Prevention and Resolution Mechanisms and Processes for Individual Labour Disputes
- November 22, 2013
- The Labour Market Impacts of Natural and Environmental Disasters
- February 27–28, 2013
- Workplace Bullying and Harassment
- February 24–25, 2011
- Non-regular Employment —Issues and Challenges Common to the Major Developed Countries
- January 21–23, 2009
- Working Time —In Search of New Research Territories Beyond Flexibility Debates
White Paper on the Labour Economy (2003-2006)
- November 1, 2006
- Diversification of Employment and Working Life
- November 24, 2005
- Major Challenges Facing a Society with a Declining Population
- November 19, 2004
- Issues to be Addressed to Help Realize Greater Quality of Life through Improved Employment Situations
Handouts:"White Paper on the Labour Economy 2004 Summary"A new window opens - December 18, 2003
- White Paper on the Labour Economy 2003: Economic and Social Change and Diversification of Working Styles
Handouts:"White Paper on the Labour Economy 2003 Summary"open a new window
Other Seminar
- February 10, 2008
- Development of Training Program for Improvement of Vocational Counseling in Public Employment Agency in Japan (PDF:556KB) reported by Jun Kayano, Vice Senior Researcher, JILPT
- October 22, 2003
- International Seminar: Labor Market Policies in an Aging Era,"Labor Market Policies in the Era of Population Aging: Japan's Case" (PDF:279KB) reported by Katsuhiko Iwata, JILPT
Workshop (2004-2009)
JILPT International Workshop
- March 16, 2007
- Management and Actual Conditions on Foreign Workers
- February 26–27, 2007
- Transition Support Policy for Young People with Low Educational Background
- February 17, 2006
- International Migration and Labour Market in Asia
- February 5–6, 2004
- International Migration and Labour Market in Asia
Workshop on Local Employment Development
- February 9–10, 2005
- Local Governance for Promoting Employment —Comparing the Performance of Japan and Seven Countries—
Other Workshop
- November 26–27, 2009
- The Automotive Sector: How can Social Dialogue Assist a Sector in Crisis (A Global Response?) in Dublin (organized by European Foundation)
"Impact of Crisis on Industrial Relations in the Automotive Sector in Japan"
reported by Sumio Sakai, Director of International Affairs Department, JILPT
Conference (2003-2008)
Industrial relations in the EU and other global and emerging economies
- November 27–28, 2008
- "Industrial relations in the EU and other global and emerging economies"
Wage developments, minimum wages and wage flexibility, Paris (organized by European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions)
"Individualization of Wage, Individualization of Employment Relations" (PDF:36KB)A new window opens reported by Keiichiro Hamaguchi, Research Director, JILPT - November 29–30, 2007
- "Industrial relations in the EU, the USA, Japan and other global economies - Working time and industrial relations 2007" in Geneva (organized by European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions)
"2007 Annual Review for Japan" (PDF:144KB) A new window opens reported by Nobuaki Fujii, Research Director, JILPT - November 28–29, 2006
- "Industrial relations in the EU, the USA, Japan and other global economies 2006" in Berlin (organized by European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions)
- November 28–29, 2005
- "Industrial relations in EU, Japan and USA 2005" in London (organized by European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions)
" Review of recent industrial relations developments in Japan and USA" (PDF:155KB) (report submitted to the conference) - October 18–19, 2004
- "Industrial relations in EU, Japan and USA 2004" in Dublin
(organized by European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions)
"Review of recent industrial relati ons developments in Japan, 2004-05 2004" (PDF:112KB) (report submitted to the conference) - October 18–19, 2003
- "Industrial relations in EU, USA and Japan 2003"
(organized by European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions)
"2003 Annual Review for Japan"
Other Conference
- April 25, 2003
- Globalizing Japan's Social Security —Internationalization of Pension
- July 31, 2002
- Survey Concerning Corporate Restructuring and Employment
Outline of Survey Results (PDF:184KB)
Ⅰ. Outline of the Results of the Survey Concerning Corporate Restructuring and Employment (Company Survey) (PDF:100KB)
Ⅱ. Summary of Survey Results Concerning Reemployment Status (Individual Survey) (PDF:96KB)
Symposium (2004)
- June 23–25, 2004
- IIRA 5th Asian Regional Congress 2004: Diversification of Employment Patterns: The Current Situation and Issues ―Focused on Part-Time Workers in Japan― (PDF:120KB) reported by Atsushi Sato, Senior Researcher, JILPT
"Job Turnover and Wage Change: An Empirical Analysis" (PDF:131KB) reported by Kazufumi Yugami, Researcher, JILPT
(organized by Korea Labor Institute, Seoul) - March 26, 2004
- "Globalization and Revitalization of Industrial and Regional Employment: Comparison of Germany and Japan"
Other Event (2000-2004)
- December 2-3, 2004
- JILPT/ILO Networking of National Institutes for Labour Studies 2004: Meeting on Joint Investigative Studies for "Determining the Impact of Information and Communications Technology on Decent Work in the Asia and Pacific Region"
- June 18, 2002
- The Current Situation on Public Pension System in Japan Overview (PDF:24KB)
- Main Points: Reform of the Pension System (PDF:216KB)
- The Financial Effect of New Population Estimates on the Employees' Pension and National Pension (PDF:36KB)
- Classification of Insureds (medical insurance) Insureds (PDF:16KB)
- Outline of the Commission Report Regarding Pensions Corresponding to Changes in Women’s Lifestyles, etc. (PDF:24KB)
- March 14, 2002
- New System for Handling Individual Labor Disputes, and Dispute Cases
- Scheme of the System for Resolution of Individual Labor Disputes (PDF:12KB)
- "Law on Promoting the Resoluti on of Individual Labor Disputes" Shinichi Takasaki (PDF:12KB)
- Regarding the Implementation of Counsel and Guidance by the Chief of the Prefectural Labor Bureau (PDF:92KB)
- The Status of Consultations at the General Labor Consultation Section (October—December 2001) (PDF:16KB)
- December 4, 2002
- Corporate Pension Plans: The Present and the Future
- May 29, 2000
- "The Present Situation and Future Problems of Japanese Practices in Industrial Relations and Employment"
Speeches in the Pre-Congress of the IIRA 12th World Congress (29 May, 2000), by top representatives from labor, management and the Ministry of Labour. Keynote Speech, IIRA 12th World Congress Pre-Congress Symposium (Mr. Shohei Ito, Vice-Minister of Labour, Ministry of Labour)
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