Summary: Japanese black companies, known for their exploitative employment practices, are being exposed and criticized through initiatives like the Black Company Awards. Watami Foodservice Co. won the award for mistreating employees, with a worker committing suicide after extreme work hours. A checklist helps identify black companies based on harmful practices. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare reported over 1 million work-related cases, with a crackdown on over 4,000 illegal black companies. Despite efforts to bring change, the fight against black companies continues in Japan. The impact of these revelations is evident as more cases are reported and actions are taken against violators.
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