Workplace Horror: Japan’s Neo Corporation Accused Of Forcing Staff To Take Nude Photos

<p>Osaka-based Neo Corporation has come under intense scrutiny following shocking claims of severe workplace misconduct, including coercing underperforming staff into taking nude photographs as a form of punishment.</p>
<p>The allegations, revealed through a legal complaint filed by five former employees in March 2025, paint a disturbing picture of a toxic corporate culture within the company, which operates in the electricity and energy-saving equipment installation sector, reported Moneycontrol.</p>
<p>The plaintiffs are seeking compensation amounting to 19 million yen (approximately $132,000) for repeated instances of abuse, including bullying, physical assault, and unfair deductions from wages.</p>
<p>As reported by the South China Morning Post, one of the former employees disclosed that he was instructed by his sales manager to take a nude photo of himself each time he failed to meet his daily sales targets. These images, he alleged, were then circulated among colleagues with a message stating, &ldquo;It has been shared.&rdquo;</p>
<h2><strong>Allegations of Sexual Misconduct and Psychological Harm</strong></h2>
<p>Further claims from the same employee included disturbing accounts of physical abuse. He said his superior would grope his genitals under the guise of &ldquo;discipline.&rdquo; &ldquo;My superior claimed he was not using much force, but it was so painful I could hardly speak. This kind of thing happens all the time,&rdquo; he said. When he raised the matter with the branch manager, he was allegedly dismissed with the remark, &ldquo;Everyone has gone through this.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Due to the ongoing abuse, the individual said he was later diagnosed with adjustment disorder and depression.</p>
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<h2><strong>Broader Claims of Exploitation and Intimidation</strong></h2>
<p>The scope of alleged mistreatment extended beyond sexual harassment. Former employees described a culture of excessive working hours, verbal insults, and intimidation. One branch manager claimed a company director slapped him for not attending an official dinner. Others said they faced arbitrary reductions in commissions and were sometimes made to return part of their salary.</p>
<p>Neo Corporation was also accused of penalising workers for traffic violations incurred while on duty, with some fines reportedly reaching up to 6 million yen (around $42,000).</p>
<p>Despite widespread public backlash, the company has denied wrongdoing. In a statement, it said the allegations contained &ldquo;factual errors&rdquo; and were &ldquo;based on one-sided perspectives.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Previously, the company was criticised for posting misleading job adverts claiming sales staff earned an average of 14.27 million yen (approximately $97,000) annually.</p>
<p>The case has reignited debates in Japan about corporate ethics and workplace abuse.</p>