[Legal Advice] Regarding the introduction of optional working hours and the setting of mandatory working hours, legal advice on employment contracts.

Law firm Veat provided legal advice regarding employment contracts, including the introduction of flexible working hours, setting mandatory working hours, and changes to the work location, in response to a request from A, a company that conducts internet service development and advertising agency business.

A, a company that conducts internet service development and advertising agency business, requested a legal review to determine if there was potential legal issue regarding employment contracts related to the introduction of flexible working hours, setting mandatory working hours, and changes to the work location.

In response, Law firm Veat conducted a legal review of the employment contracts related to the working conditions that A wishes to introduce, including flexible working hours, setting mandatory working hours, and changes to the work location, and provided guidance on points of caution, taking into account A’s desire to operate in accordance with government support programs such as the Job Stability Incentive Fund and the Job Creation Incentive Fund.

In principle, to change working hours, etc., it is necessary to execute a revised employment contract; however, in some cases, businesses and users may have considerable discretion if it is deemed necessary for business or management reasons.

Law firm Veat provides legal advice on general legal matters, including the Labor Standards Act, employment contracts, and internal regulations, as a legal advisor to various startups and companies.

If you need legal advice regarding the Labor Standards Act, employment contracts, flexible working hours, or the Job Stability Incentive Fund, please feel free to contact us, and if you are interested in receiving rapid and efficient regular legal advice similar to an in-house lawyer, please contact Law firm Veat.

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