Workers' compensation covers work-related and commuting injuries/illness. Key standards: overwork death line is 100+ hours overtime in 1 month or 80+ hours average over 2-6 months. Mental health claims (depression, etc.) were updated in 2023 to explicitly include power harassment. Benefits include full medical coverage and 80% salary replacement from day 4. Appeals go to the Workers' Compensation Review Officer within 3 months.
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Workers' Compensation in Japan: Criteria and Application Process
Key Takeaways
- ✓Over 80 hours of monthly overtime is the benchmark for overwork-related death recognition
- ✓Commuting accidents are also covered as workers' compensation
- ✓Mental disorders like depression can qualify for workers' compensation
- ✓Denied claims can be appealed through a formal review process
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