The All Japan Judo Federation has revealed that several officials have alleged that they have been accused of power harassment by senior officials.
The executive official denied power harassment and retired for personal reasons, and Yasuhiro Yamashita acknowledged his responsibility and said, "It is difficult to hold various important positions," suggesting the possibility of retiring from the chairman of All Japan Judo Federation. Did.
This was revealed at a press conference by Chairman Yamashita of the All Japan Judo Federation on the 26th.
According to this, since the outbreak of the new coronavirus occurred in the All Japan Judo Federation secretariat last year, there was testimony from multiple staff members that executive staff members have been saying and acting to suspect power harassment.
According to an investigation by the Compliance Committee, All Japan Judo Federation reportedly had complaints such as being severely abused by employees and being asked to work outside of working hours.
On the other hand, executives have consistently denied power harassment.
In November last year, the Compliance Committee summarized the results of the investigation and left it to Chairman Yamashita to take action, and Chairman Yamashita decided to listen to the defense of executives in accordance with the work regulations before deciding whether to dispose of it. It means that we have been unable to contact you since December.
The executive then retired last month for personal reasons.
Chairman Yamashita explained, "We have decided that this is a project within the secretariat and will not be announced to the outside. We have not been able to give the person an opportunity to make an excuse and have not disposed of it." It is my responsibility that this happened. I have devoted all my energy to the chairman of the JOC and have not fulfilled my duties at All Japan Judo Federation. "
When asked if he was thinking of resigning from the position of chairman of All Japan Judo Federation, he said, "Honestly, it is difficult to hold various important positions. I have been worried for a long time, but I have told other executives about my intentions." He suggested the possibility of retiring as chairman.