Saturday, July 12, 2008

Japan rules Toyota engineer did die of overwork (JP)

The Japanese labor bureau has ruled that a top Toyota engineer's death back in 2006 was in the line of duty, agreeing with the claim that he died directly from overwork. The ruling will let his family collect employee benefits.The 45-year-old man was the head engineer in the development of the Toyota Camry Hybrid. The employee, whose name was withheld at his family's request, averaged more than