Yokohama telework accident certification issue “national supervision to prevent overcrowding”. A woman working at a manufacturer in Yokohama City was certified as a worker's compensation after being forced to work long hours through telework and developing a mental illness.
It is extremely unusual for workers' compensation to be recognized for long hours of telework. The Labor Standards Inspection Office issued a recommendation to the company to take corrective action, as her boss frequently gave her instructions via email and chat.