Appointment Status of Representatives in Litigations

According to court statistics, labor-related lawsuits have a higher proportion of cases with appointed representatives for both parties compared to the overall civil first-instance lawsuits (The Supreme Court). This is why Labor-related lawsuits need the expertise.

Labor-Related Litigation
Defendant
Represented by Counsel (89.8%) Pro Se (10.2%)
Plaintiff Represented
by Counsel (92.3%)
84.1% 8.2%
Pro Se (7.7%) 5.7% 2.1%
Civil Litigation (First Instance)
Defendant
Represented by Counsel (43.3%) Pro Se (56.7%)
Plaintiff Represented
by Counsel (88.7%)
40.5% 48.2%
Pro Se (11.3%) 2.9% 8.5%

source:The Supreme Court

Average Duration of Court Proceedings

According to court statistics, the average duration of labor-related litigation is longer than that of overall civil first-instance litigation, reaching 24 months particularly when witness examinations are conducted (The Supreme Court).

Average Duration of Proceedings
Labor-Related Litigation
(with Witness Examination)
Labor-Related Litigation
Civil Litigation (First Instance)

source:The Supreme Court

Case Distribution by Final Disposition in Court Proceedings

According to court statistics, labor-related lawsuits have a lower proportion of default judgments compared to overall civil first-instance lawsuits, with a higher rate of reaching settlements or judgments following hearings (The Supreme Court).

source:The Supreme Court

Post-Court Proceedings Reinstatement Status

In cases of court settlements, reinstatement is rarely selected as "Settlement (Status Confirmation)," but data shows that when dismissals are ruled invalid by judgment, approximately 40% choose "reinstatement" (JILPIT-2023. Questionnaire Survey).

source:JILPT

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