Meanwhile, death-by-overwork lawsuits have been on the rise in Japan, with the deceased person's relatives demanding compensation payments. However, before compensation can be awarded, the labor inspection office must acknowledge that the death was work-related.
The continued Japanese economic decline of the past few years has forced changes to long-held beliefs of salary-men on the omnipotence and shelter of the large organization, but not reduced related stress. Increased unemployment and salary decreases has indeed compounded the problem.
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