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According to the recently submitted documents to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the portal for the 2024 filing period is scheduled to open on May 20, 2025, and companies will have until June 24, 2025, to submit their reports. Only binary options – male and […]
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made minor changes to Form I-9 to align with statutory language. The revised Form I-9 with an edition date 01/20/25 and an expiration date 05/31/2027 is now available for download, while multiple previous editions remain valid until their respective expiration dates: – 08/01/23 edition, valid until 05/31/2027– 08/01/23 edition, valid […]
As the US government heightens its focus on national security, international travelers—especially visa holders and lawful permanent residents—are experiencing increased scrutiny at ports of entry. US Customs and Border Protection has broad legal authority to inspect and search electronic devices — including phones, laptops, tablets, USB drives, and external hard drives – at the border. […]
Ohio has taken a major step toward modernizing workplace compliance after passing a new law that will allow employers to post certain mandatory labor law notices electronically, as long as they are accessible to all employees. The new law will go into effect on July 20. Fisher & Phillips LLP:Ohio Modernizes Compliance By Permitting Digital […]
On April 10, 2025, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved further revisions to the Commission on Human Rights’ regulations implementing the county’s paid leave ordinance, such as accrual during leave, disciplinary leave usage, and payment timing. Employers should determine whether and how (if at all) the revised rules impact their paid leave policies […]
Now that we’ve explored some of the day-to-day and cultural challenges in Part 1 and Part 2, let’s turn our attention to the bigger picture: the long game. What does it truly mean to build a lasting career in Japan as a non-Japanese professional? Navigating the professional landscape often involves understanding and adapting to cultural […]
As the Japanese-American community in the U.S. continues to shrink due to declining population and aging demographics, it has become increasingly difficult to find qualified Japanese-English bilingual candidates that meet the expectations of Japanese companies. One Japanese staffing agency even held an event specifically targeting the spouses of corporate expatriates, hoping to encourage them to […]
In Part 1, we delved into the rewarding yet nuanced experience of working in Japanese companies as a non-Japanese employee. We discussed challenges such as language barriers, hierarchical structures, indirect communication styles, group decision-making processes, and the expectation of a deeply committed work ethic—all of which demand considerable adaptation. In Part 2, we will further […]