Finalizing Labor Contracts
As a rule, the Japanese Labor Standards Act, Minimum Wages Act, Industrial Safety and Health Act, and Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance Act apply to all those who work in Japan, regardless of nationality or sex, and regardless of legal status under immigration laws.
The main elements concerning labor conditions must be issued in writing to laborers. Since misunderstandings may arise, especially for foreign residents, written labor contracts are necessary to avoid any trouble that may occur in the future.
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Information about labor consultation for foreigners and a “Working Conditions Handbook” in multiple languages is posted on the Tokyo Labor Bureau website.