Social Insurance and Labor Consultant Examination case studies
Social Insurance and Labor Consultant Examination · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Social Insurance and Labor Consultant Examination (社会保険労務士試験, often shortened to 社労士試験) is a Japanese national examination administered by the Japan Association of Labor Consultants under the authority of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Passing it, together with the required practical experience or training, qualifies a person to work as a labor and social security attorney (社会保険労務士) - a licensed professional who prepares and files labor and social insurance documentation on behalf of employers and workers, advises on payroll and personnel procedures, and represents clients in certain administrative proceedings. The Social Insurance and Labor Consultant Examination case studies are 5 cases and about 2,268 words.
1Overtime on a Fixed Monthly Salary: What Is Actually Owed
A small metal-parts factory in Aichi employs 14 workers. Kenji works 9:00–18:00 with a 60-minute break, Monday through Friday, at a fixed monthly salary of ¥280,000, which the company labels 'includes 30 hours of overtime.' In March he actually worked 62 hours of overtime (all statutory, none on holidays) because of a rush order.
455 words, about 2 min2A Back Injury, a Small Employer, and Two Compensation Routes
Yuki works at a 6-employee bakery. While lifting a heavy flour sack during a shift she injures her lower back and is off work for 5 weeks.
465 words, about 2 min3Refusing a Job Offer While on Employment Insurance
Taro was laid off from an IT firm and is receiving employment insurance benefits. His benefit period is 90 days; he has used 40.
426 words, about 2 min4A Worker Nearing Retirement: Which Pension and When
Hiroshi is 63, self-employed since age 40, and previously a salaried employee for 20 years (ages 20–40). He has paid National Pension contributions for 23 years as self-employed.
480 words, about 2 min5A Workplace Accident Report and the Safety Committee
A 45-employee logistics company has a safety committee that last met 8 months ago. A forklift collision injures a worker's hand (2 weeks off).
442 words, about 2 min