Explains the features of the Japanese labour and employment law in the context of their relationship with the labour market.

"This book is a translation of the fifth edition of Rōdōhō, 2001. Portions of this translation appeared in Japanese labor law, 1992, a translation of the second edition of Rōdōhō, 1992"--Title page verso.

As Japanese companies establish overseas production facilities at an ever more repid pace, it is increasingly important for people in the host countries to understand the preconceptions upon which the Japanese approach to industrial relations is based. This book traces the development of Japanese labour law and shows how labour law has been related to the prevailing social, economic and political circumstances.

General study of Japan, with particular reference to work matters, and designed as a guide for us businessmen who may be employing local workers in the country - covers geographical aspects, economic implications and political aspects, cultural factors, labour force, employment policy, labour administration, labour relations, working conditions, the wage payment system, social security, etc., and comments on labour legislation. ILO mentioned. Bibliography pp. 63 and 64, map and statistical tables.

As Japanese companies establish overseas production facilities at an ever more repid pace, it is increasingly important for people in the host countries to understand the preconceptions upon which the Japanese approach to industrial relations is based. This book traces the development of Japanese labour law and shows how labour law has been related to the prevailing social, economic and political circumstances.

This compliation of up-to-date research by leading Japanese scholars explores the changing face of Japanese industrial relations.