After out-of-court settlement, an intellectually disabled man describes ‘Power Harassment’ at Tokyo company
“”It is my wish to have an environment that allows people with disabilities like me to work”
Category: Discrimination
32 prefectures keep inappropriate conditions for job applicants with disabilities
“Refusing to hire an applicant because of their use of a wheelchair or an artificial respirator is prohibited for private employers as “undue, discriminatory treatment” under the revised Act on Employment Promotion etc. of Persons with Disabilities implemented in April 2016.”
Japanese Government to introduce written exam for job candidates with disabilities
“On September 21st, the government decided to introduce a common written examination for persons with disabilities, concerning the employment of full-time staff of ministries and agencies, in response to the problem of employment of persons with disabilities in the central government. “
E-ticket firm to refund Amuro fans turned away from concert for ‘invalid’ disability ID
“A company that handles electronic concert tour tickets for big-name musicians will be refunding fans of Namie Amuro who were turned away after presenting intellectual disability certificates as personal identification when trying to enter venues for her concerts, it has been announced.”
‘Elevator at Nagoya Castle!’ Aichi disability groups appeal to Governor to reconsider renovation plans
“An executive committee made up of a group of people with disabilities based in Aichi prefecture, who are against the policy of Nagoya City not to install an elevator in the castle tower when it is restored with a wooden floor, met on September 19th with Aichi Governor Hideaki Omura, and asked the city to work towards the installation of an elevator.”
Hyogo Prefecture city miscalculated number of disabled staff
“Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture, announced on 14th that when calculating the employment rate of persons with disabilities, it did not include part-time staff , so it did not reach 2.5% of the statutory amount.”
Why it is important for Japan to hire disabled people
“Do these people really understand why hiring people with disabilities is important to society?”
