On Thursday, December 3, 2026, Masuda Funai will co-host "Pitfalls & Key Considerations in U.S. Law: Compensation, Benefits & Hiring Strategies for 2027" a two-part seminar with the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Chicago (JCCC) Member Services Committee and Pasona N A, Inc. the North American subsidiary of Pasona Group Inc., a major Japanese multinational human resources and staffing corporation. 

Part 1: Learning from Inquiry Trends! Pitfalls and Key Considerations in U.S. Law
Drawing on recent trends in inquiries received by our company—such as “An expatriate’s visa was suddenly canceled,” “Are there any specific legal considerations when using AI?” and “If tariff burdens are raised, can suppliers increase their product prices?”—we will explain key U.S. legal considerations and countermeasures that executives and managers should be aware of when operating a U.S. corporation.

Part 2: Salary, Benefits and Hiring Strategies for 2027: Insights from Regional Data and the U.S. Market
Develop your company’s strategies based on data from approximately 1,000 Japanese companies in the U.S. and regional market trends. “How do our company’s salary levels compare to the local market where we recruit?” “How should we plan our budget and company contributions in anticipation of rising health insurance premiums?” “Which strategies should we review first to improve hiring and employee retention?” Pasona N.A., Inc. conducted the “Survey on Salaries, Benefits, and Organization at Japanese Companies in the U.S. 2027" (SSV2027), with participation from approximately 1,000 Japanese companies in the U.S.—the largest sample size to date (valid responses: 965 companies).

In this seminar, we will explain the survey results from across the United States, as well as salary, benefits and hiring trends in each host region, incorporating U.S. market data. We will also discuss the relationship between market comparisons and adjustments to salaries and the impact on hiring and retention, as well as the relationship between the provision of benefits and voluntary turnover rates. Furthermore, through a self-assessment, we will help you identify areas to review and adjust in preparation for 2027. 

Event Overview

Speakers

Tadashi Tahara
Senior Associate, Corporate, Finance & Acquisitions and Commercial, Competition & Trade Practices
His primary practice areas include corporate law related to cross-border and domestic transactions, due diligence in M&A, drafting financing agreements, stock purchase agreements and shareholders’ agreements. He also handles matters related to commercial transactions, such as the development, manufacturing and sale of products, services and technology, as well as transactions with sales agents and distributors.

Well-versed in both Japanese and U.S. business cultures, he represents numerous Japanese clients from a legal perspective essential to business transactions between Japan and the United States. Prior to joining the firm, he worked for six years as a Japanese attorney at a law firm in Tokyo.

Miyuki Masuda
Associate, Immigration Practice
Her primary practice area is immigration law and she has represented numerous clients in the application and acquisition of nonimmigrant work visas (such as E-1, E-2, 
L-1 and H-1B visas) and immigrant visas for employees of international companies.

By maintaining close communication with Japanese clients while keeping their ultimate business objectives—beyond mere visa acquisition—in mind, she strives to provide efficient representation in immigration matters. Before becoming an immigration attorney, she worked as an immigration paralegal for over seven years, giving her 
in-depth knowledge of every stage of the visa application process. 

Mr. Yuki Tamura
Business Development Executive, Pasona N A, Inc.
After graduating from college, he joined a major foreign-affiliated airline as a new graduate in a general management position. After working in cargo sales and at airports, he joined Pasona N A, Inc. in April 2018.

In Japan, he spent approximately six years supporting business expansion by introducing outside directors—primarily to major listed companies—and placing professional talent under outsourcing contracts. He was assigned to Pasona N A, Inc. overseas in January 2025. Currently, he provides comprehensive back-office support through recruitment, outsourcing and HR consulting services to Japanese companies in the U.S. Midwest, particularly in Illinois and has conducted business with over 2,000 executives to date.

Details

Participation Fee
Free for JCCC members (including employers of member companies); $50 for
non-members.

Capacity
80 participants (please note that registration will close once capacity is reached).

Registration Deadline & Inquiries
Friday, November 27 is the deadline to register; contact JCCC with inquiries.