30.4 Responsibilities

30.4.1 Employees

Regardless of their employment categories, all University employees must comply with Japanese laws and regulations, “the Rules of Employment etc.” and OIST’s policies, rules and procedures.

30.4.2 Supervisors

Supervisors are responsible for administering and applying Japanese laws and regulations, “the Rules of Employment etc.” and OIST’s policies, rules and procedures of HR (Chapters 30 – 41) equitably and fairly. The supervisor is also a person accountable for the supervision of his/her members.

30.4.3 Employee Representative

The Employee Representative deals with the matters which are necessary to conclude agreements between OIST and the representative at least half of all University employees according to Labor Standard Act.

30.4.4 Vice President for Human Resource (VPHR)

The VPHR is responsible for overseeing implementation of “the Rules of Employment etc.” and policies, rules and procedures of HR, based on Japanese laws and regulations. The VPHR shall maintain the Rules of Employment and administrative policies, rules and procedures of HR and set necessary guidelines for matters, subject to permission or approval by University. The VPHR shall also inform employees about “the Rules of Employment etc.” and policies, rules and procedures of HR.

30.4.5 Human Resource Division

Each member of the Human Resource Division shall assist the VPHR on HR matters.