TOKYO -- Japan is trying to address nursing care issues, which are a growing challenge for the country's aging population. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will soon require companies to inform eligible employees about benefit programs, including nursing care leave.
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Japan to require companies to notify workers of nursing care leave
Government aims to prevent people from quitting jobs to look after family
The Japanese government hopes a change to its nursing care law will stop people from quitting their jobs to look after family members, which presents a growing challenge as the country ages.
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