Japan: Fair Trade Commission inquiry on improving fairness in gaming and animation sectors under the Freelancer Transaction Fairness Act
Progress
Current status
in force
15 May 2025 in force
Scope
Implementers
Japan
Policy Area
Labour law
Policy Instrument
Worker classification or protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Fair Trade Commission adopted report on improving fairness in gaming and animation sectors under the Freelancer Transaction Fairness Act
On 15 May 2025, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) adopted a report focused on improving fairness in transactions involving freelancers and the implementation of the Freelancer Transaction Fairness Act. The report detailed violations of the Act…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority