110 cases all over Japan such as power harassment There is also a case suspected of industrial accident due to corona infection 12:00 on June 20
Free counseling is provided by lawyers all over the country on the 20th, answering concerns such as power harassment and long working hours.
This telephone consultation is conducted annually by a group of lawyers working on the issue of death from overwork.
On the 20th, the event was held in 28 prefectures all over the country at the same time, and the office in Tokyo opened at 10 am.
The family of people who work in apparel-related workplaces reported that they had overworked due to a lack of manpower and suffered a stroke, and a lawyer advised on procedures for work-related accidents.
With regard to power harassment, measures have been underway since this month, such as companies being obliged to take preventive measures, but the number of consultations received from the Labor Bureau has been increasing year by year and is becoming more serious.
Hirohito Kawahito, who is consulting, said, “There are a lot of consultations about power harassment as well as long working hours from the workplace that has become busy due to the new coronavirus. First of all, workers, families, friends etc. I want you to do it."
In addition, we are also accepting consultations regarding cases suspected of occupational accidents due to infection with the new coronavirus.
Telephone consultations are available by 3:00 pm on the 20th, except in some areas. The number is 0120-777-035 at the central office in Tokyo, and we will refer you to local offices as needed.