The labor and management environment has undergone significant changes following the collapse of the bubble economy and the Lehman Shock. The recession led to a shift towards results-oriented approaches, disrupting the traditional Japanese work environment. Lifetime employment guarantees diminished, and the pressure to deliver results increased, resulting in longer working hours and lower wages in Japan. To foster a healthy working environment, it is crucial to balance the “sound development of business” (i.e., company management) and the “improvement of workers’ welfare” (i.e., employee happiness).

As Ohwa Labor and Social Security Attorneys, we partner with our clients to address various personnel and labor issues that arise in corporate management daily. Our aim is to support the “development of corporate business” and the “realization of management principles” while enhancing the “happiness and stability of workers’ lives.” Merely handling paperwork and procedures is insufficient to achieve these goals. Our labor consulting services demand advanced technical skills, professional abilities, and ethical standards. Our strength lies in providing consultations grounded in legal knowledge, whether for procedural or payroll tasks. To maintain such high-quality services, we continually hone our skills, acquire and apply advanced technical capabilities, and uphold a strong ethical code.