The long-standing case of Uber and others v. Aslam and others (2016) was finally settled by the UK Supreme Court that confirmed the views of the lower Courts stating Uber’s drivers status of “workers” within the UK legal system
The Supreme Court also determined what must be considered as working time for a Uber driver
The Comprehensive Labor Policy Promotion Act (CLPPA) (No. 24 of 2019 (Reiwa)) aims at eliminating sexual harassment, harassment against women and workplace bullying (known as “power harassment” in Japan)
This Act requires companies to put in place a policy to prevent harassment in the workplace, including taking measures to avoid recurrences
Failing to comply with this Law entails reputational risks, as companies’ names may be disclosed