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| Workâsharing and government subsidies |
| To retain employees on payroll and avoid layoffs in this serious economic slump, the idea of work-sharing is getting a lot of renewed attention. With a slowdown in businesses, many companies are limiting overtime and reducing work hours to cut down on operational expenses. Work sharing helps such companies avoid layoffs and retain experienced employees on the job by reducing individual employee's work hours. Employees, in turn, get to keep their jobs albeit at a reduced pay. For work-sharing programs to function smoothly, mutual understanding and a spirit of concession by both employers and employees are essential. The government is also getting into the act by providing subsidies to those companies avoiding layoffs by implementing temporary shut down of operations or temporary transfers of employees and meeting certain other conditions. If you would like to know more, please contact your in-charge for detailed information. |
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| Payroll Services |
| For our clients with in-house HR managers and have their employee workrules submitted with the labor office, we may be able to reduce our payroll fees by changing the way we exchange/communicate information. Please approach your engagement manager/partner for details. |
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| Kyoto Office Opens |
| On April 1, 2009, Okamoto & Company opened its first satellite office in Kyoto. This office is located near Karasuma Oike subway station and was opened to serve as a contact for clients in the region. Detailed contact information and a map are located at |
| http://www.okamoto-co.co.jp/mapkyoto.html |
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