Disputes Japanese firm settles suicide litigation in “dual employment” liability case Firms can still bear responsibility for secondment conditions at host companies overseas iStock.com/AlxeyPnferov Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Wednesday 22 April 2026 Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries has paid over ¥100m (£464,300) to the family of an engineer who committed suicide due to overwork while on secondment in China. 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... Working Time Japanese fear return to punishing work culture after PM’s 3am meeting Harassment Japan suicide settlement includes CEO resignation Mental Health 7-Eleven manager dies after working half a year straight Wellbeing Japan proposes ban on working 14 consecutive days