Workforce Management Newsletter　Vol.4

Information on Law Revision and Application of Labor and Social Insurance to Foreign Employees [PDF 301KB]

The Workforce Management Newsletter, which will be issued every other month, will cover important topics related to HR / labor management.

1. Amended Child Care and Family Care Leave Act will be made effective across the board
2. The long-term care insurance premium rate of the Japan Health Insurance Association has been increased to 1.55%
3. Foreigners whose period of stay in Japan exceeds 3 months will be considered to be insured members of long-term care insurance
4. Specific minimum wage rates in Tokyo (by industry) have been increased
5. Application of Labor and Social Insurance to Foreign Employees