Work

Provides information required for working in Japan.

Job Hunting

Public Employment Security Office (Hello Work)

Hello Work is a government institution that provides occupational consultations and introduces people to jobs free of charge. They have a wide range of job recruitment information available for viewing. Some Hello Work offices have foreign language interpreters. They also conduct free vocational training programs in Hyogo Prefecture, providing trainees with knowledge and skills required for work.

Employment Contract

When employing workers, employers are required to expressly state the remuneration, working hours, and other work conditions in writing or other means. If some of the work conditions are difficult to understand, contact the Telephone Consultation Service for Foreign Workers or the Foreign Workers' Consultation Corner of the Hyogo Labour Bureau's Inspection Division.

Working Hours (Working Time)

Working hours are generally eight hours per day or 40 hours per week. Additional rest time of at least one hour must be provided if working hours exceed eight hours.

Days Off / Holidays

Employees are entitled to at least one day off per week or at least four days off over the course of four weeks. They are also entitled to a paid annual holiday leave on days of their choosing in accordance with the number of days they have worked.

Remuneration (Wages)

Wages are paid directly to workers at least once a month on predetermined dates. A minimum wage is set for each district; paying a worker an amount less than the set minimum wage is punishable by law.

Labor Insurance (Workers' Accident Compensation Insurance / Unemployment Insurance)

Japan has social security systems in place to protect workers in Japan.

Workers' Accident Compensation Insurance

This insurance entitles workers to receive various types of compensation if they get injured, become ill, or die while working or commuting to or from work.

Work Absence Compensation

Workers forced to take a leave of absence from work without pay in order to treat injuries sustained during work or when commuting to or from work will be paid work absence compensation and special work absence allowance (80% of normal pay in total) from the fourth day onward.

Unemployment Insurance

This insurance system is for workers who become unemployed. Workers are able to receive unemployment benefits on a conditional basis for a predetermined period of time until they find a new job. Consult your nearest Hello Work branch for further details.