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672: Post-Crisis HR: Japan’s Legal & Cultural Approach to Earthquake Response

May 15, 2025 • Kulnisha Srimontien & Rikisuke Yamanaka • Episode 672

Following the recent earthquake tremors in Bangkok, many companies—especially those in high-rise offices—have expressed confusion and concern about proper HR protocol and legal responsibility in the aftermath of natural disasters. While the physical impact was minimal, the emotional and operational aftershocks were widely felt.

Given Japan’s extensive crisis preparedness culture and Rikisuke’s legal expertise, this episode will offer meaningful insights that many Thai companies are urgently seeking. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.

Host: Kulnisha Srimontien (email) (Price Sanond Limited / Thailand)

Guest Speaker: Rikisuke Yamanaka (email) (Ushijima & Partners / Japan)

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