The Work Style Reform and revisions to the Industry Safety and Health Act (ISHA) has become effective since this April, enhancing functions, duties, and responsibilities of industrial physicians (company-designated medical doctors) in maintaining the health of employees and the labour management. The employer must designate at least one doctor at the working place with 50 … Continue reading “Rising Importance of Industrial Physicians (Company-Designated Medical Doctors)”
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What benefit an employee can receive in enrollment of employment insurance in Japan?
An employee who works more than 20 hours per week is required to enroll in employment insurance. The contribution shall be paid by a Company (0.9% of salary )and an employee (0.3% of salary). The benefit the employee uses most are following 2 cases: Empoyees can get subsidy after retirement of the company. The amount … Continue reading “What benefit an employee can receive in enrollment of employment insurance in Japan?”
Does a company need to pay full salary to an employee during her Childcare Leave?
The answer is “NO”. A company shall grant maternity leave and childcare leave to an employee. Maternity leave starts from the day 6 weeks prior to expected birthdate get Childcare Leave until her child reaches 1 year. However, if the employee has some unavoidable reason that she cannot come back to work, then the leave … Continue reading “Does a company need to pay full salary to an employee during her Childcare Leave?”
Circus in the neighborhood
A circus show is now held not far from writer’s home. It’s been decades since I saw a circus, but there were some that attracted adults as well. Most of the performers were foreigners from all over the world, there were a lot of English announcements, etc., and a wonderful show was played in a … Continue reading “Circus in the neighborhood”
Getting started on the 1st month of Reiwa
The number of foreign nationals establishing or working in Japan as management role has been increasing year after year. At the same time, there have been a number of difficulties regarding HR , and some conflicts have been caused with employment due to a lack of knowledge on Japanese labour laws and working practices in … Continue reading “Getting started on the 1st month of Reiwa”