Is 'Don't Apply for Overtime' Illegal? Book 'Black Employment Regulations' Released to Help Lawyers Clear Up Workplace 'Murky Rules'

Toyokan Publishing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Keinosuke Nishikiori) will release 'Black Employment Regulations' written by lawyer Yoshie Yokoyama from the general book label 'TOYOKAN BOOKS' on April 27, 2026. This is a book that serves as an amulet to improve your way of working.

https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4491064903

'Is this really okay!?' -- The company 'common sense' that everyone doubts at least once

'I was told not to apply for overtime,' 'Demoted after returning from childcare leave,' 'Can't work with my self-identified gender'... Are you leaving such workplace discomforts unaddressed? In this book, lawyer Yokoyama, an expert in labor disputes, thoroughly explains 'black operations' hidden in employment regulations using 38 case studies. Responding to the latest legal revisions, it answers pressing concerns of workers regarding income, harassment, and career building in a Q&A format.

It covers essential information, such as what employment regulations are in the first place, and the latest circumstances that must be considered precisely because it is the Reiwa era. It also includes actual court cases, making it practical and ready to use right away.

Are employment regulations necessary?

Understand employment regulations! 38 Q&As

This book explains employment regulations in a Q&A format. Specifically, it consists of the following Parts:

Part 1: Securing work opportunities and income Part 2: Diversity and work-life balance Part 3: Safe and secure workplace environment Part 4: Harassment Part 5: Career building

Excluded from salary increases due to taking childcare leave for a certain period! Cannot freely take paid leave!

The purpose of this book is for readers themselves to doubt the company's 'common sense,' resolve workplace discomfort, and use this book as the ultimate weapon to protect themselves.

Don't leave it up to the company; acquire the knowledge to protect your legitimate rights and move toward a society where everyone can work comfortably!

[Author Profile] Yoshie Yokoyama Sugiyama Shinichi & Partners Law Office Lawyer (Japan and New York State). Dispute Resolution Commissioner for the Tokyo Labor Bureau since 2018. Co-author of 'Guide to Handling Harassment Cases', 'It's Okay to Be Consulted Tomorrow! Basics and Practice of Harassment Cases' (Japan Kajo Publishing), and author of 'The Law is Your Ally: Work Compendium Regular Employee ver.' (Asa Publishing), etc.

[Book Information] Title: Black Employment Regulations Author: Yoshie Yokoyama Format: A5 size Pages: 196 Release Date: April 27, 2026 Price: 2,200 yen (10% tax included) ISBN: 9784491064901 Publisher: Toyokan Publishing URL: https://toyokanbooks.com/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4491064903