The case is likely the first time an outing has been recognized as a work-related injury.
- Rikudou_Sage ( @rikudou@lemmings.world ) 44•1 year ago
Straight up a new concept for Japanese bosses - employees are actually human beings, not resources.
Not meaning to detract from your point, but this view is not restricted to Japan by a long shot.
- Rikudou_Sage ( @rikudou@lemmings.world ) English4•1 year ago
Obviously. But Japan is way worse at this than any western country. And probably many developing ones as well.
Don’t forget that homophobia is still completely rampant in Japan, a country that is nowhere close to legalizing gay marriage or showing any other side of widespread tolerance.
Keeping your sexual orientation secret is a necessary safety precaution in a country like that. Which is why we need to be vigilant and resist these anti-queer right wingers everywhere in the world including at home. People deserve to not feel unsafe simply because of their born identity.
…his boss immediately told a female employee without his consent. The man eventually had to leave the job due to mental issues that resulted from being ignored by the woman.
I wonder what her problem was. Homophobic or just heavily uncomfortable because of societal norms and standards?