In Japan, a court case highlights paternity leave issues

TOKYO (AP) — A father has filed one of Japan’s first cases alleging retribution after taking paternity leave.
The lawsuit against major sportswear maker Asics opens this week. Asics said it will fight it in court.
The case is among the handful of “pata-hara” cases, short for “paternity harassment,” popping up lately.
For decades, companies have demanded selfless loyalty, long hours and foregone vacations.
Japanese law guarantees both men and women up to one ye