A 62-year-old public elementary school teacher in Saitama sued for about 2.42 million yen in overtime pay. On October 1, 2021, the Saitama District Court dismissed the claim. The court said that teachers are expected to carry out their duties by their own independent judgment.
In an added remark, the court questioned the law that pays teachers a fixed allowance instead of overtime. It said the system may no longer fit the reality of schools.