Japan¡¯s old calendar called December shiwasu (ŽŸ×ß). These two kanji mean ¡°teacher¡± and ¡°run.¡± The idea was that the last month of the year is so busy that even a staid, starch-shirted professor finds him or herself scurrying around like a rabbit, trying to get everything done on time.
As we hurtle toward 2014, it¡¯s time to look back on how the Year of the Snake treated labor. In keeping with the growing trend on TV, blogs and news sites, I¡¯ve devoted this final edition of the year to a Top 5 list. The Top 5 Labor Pains of 2013 will focus on what really shook things up in terms of labor relations and employment law. In keeping with convention, I¡¯ll count backwards.
Note: These are my personal picks and you may question my choices or believe other labor news to be more deserving of inclusion. If so, please don¡¯t hesitate to let me know.
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