Future of Work Japan pushes businesses to postpone mandatory retirement ages amid declining workforce Under changes to the Stabilisation of Employment of Elderly Persons, Japanese firms must ensure employment of workers up to 70 years old iStock.com/Nayomiee Image Shani Alexander Senior Reporter Thursday 28 July 2022 Japan’s government is continuing to encourage businesses to keep older workers employed for longer as the nation attempts to combat a declining workforce caused by an ageing population and falling Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Future of Work Japan’s demographic crisis a long-term challenge for employers Discrimination Singapore raises retirement age to tackle ageing workforce Future of Work New Zealand launches plan to help older employees work longer Pensions Hong Kong to abolish mechanism allowing employers to raid employee pension pots