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for collective bargaining were also established. They will again be conducted in
English, after the language was changed to Japanese previously. Berlitz also promised to disclose more financial information to the union. The company also agreed to pay a base-up raise to current union members plus a lump sum bonus to the union.
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enrollment for MG teachers. Health and
Pension Insurance (shakai hoken) enrollment for those who work over 30 hours per week. Paid holidays for MG and per lesson teachers. Premium pay of 25% overtime and 35% for work on a set rest day. The right to refuse work on set rest days or national holidays. A
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on 27 February 2012. Within a week
Berlitz had appealed the ruling to the high court, with the first court date being on May 28, 2012. The final hearing was held on December 27, 2012, when an agreement was struck between Berlitz and the union. Berlitz withdrew their high court lawsuit and new rules
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In 1991 Berlitz teachers were required to do 30 lessons a week for a monthly salary of ¥250,000. As of 2013 they were required to do 40 lessons a week for the same salary. Starting from 2018 company started offering FTI (Full-Time
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with the union before terminating, transferring or changing the working conditions of any union member. Resolving various grievances dealing with dismissals, health insurance, unfair treatment of teachers.
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Berlitz Japan has learning centers located all across Japan. During the COVID-19 pandemic, several language centers were closed permanently. As of
October 2023, 21 branches are located in
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in 1966, in the midst of Japan's postwar economic boom. The
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