Nan Sato explains how player contract disputes are treated under Japanese labor law #56

In this interview Nan Sato provides an update on the most recent legal developments in Japanese sport.

The issue of athlete rights under Japanese labor law is in the spotlight following a recent dispute between Japanese baseball player, Shun Yamaguch, and the baseball team Tokyo Giants. This case provides a working example of how labor disputes are resolved in the Japanese sport and legal systems.

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