Japan's FTC Gives First Warning over Freelance Law Breaches

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On June 17, the Japan Fair Trade Commission issued a recommendation to two publishing companies (Shogakukan and Kobunsha) after confirming violations of the Freelance Law. Both Shogakukan and Kobunsha were found to have violated the Freelance Law by failing to clearly indicate the amount of remuneration and payment date to specific contracted businesses, and by not transferring remuneration even after the payment due date. This is the first case…