In a significant move that puts a spotlight on workplace issues, Japan is set to enact its first ordinance imposing penalties for "Power Harassment" or "Kasu-hara." Power harassment is a form of bullying where superiors abuse their authority over subordinates. This ordinance underlines Japan's growing intolerance for workplace harassment and is expected to usher a new era in labor relations in Japan.

Cases of power harassment or "Kasu-hara" have been notoriously prevalent in Japanese work culture, where stringent hierarchies exist. Many Japanese people are beginning to resist such oppression, leading to demands for stricter laws. This ordinance symbolizes Japan's commitment to protect employee rights and foster a better work environment.

While the U.S. and EU also have laws against workplace harassment, Japan's move to specifically target power harassment underlines its unique workplace culture. The U.S. tackles such issues under broad anti-discrimination and human rights legislation. In the EU, member states have comprehensive national laws that tackle bullying, including harassment from superiors.