Summary of the Report and the Status of Discussion

Abstract

A symposium was held with the objective of raising and discussing legal issues regarding medical treatment and work-balance support, which is promoted as one of the reforms of working practice. The present symposium mainly focused on the issues on this support in the medical field, especially written opinions for worker’s reinstatement as well as legal problems regarding safety consideration responsibilities and reasonable accommodation on the corporate side. Afterwards, discussions were held, where the participants in the symposium answered questions from the facilitator and venue members.