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Japan

Last Updated: 2025-04-07
Country Overview

Summary

Japan has implemented significant regulations for contingent workers, including the Worker Dispatch Law and the recent Freelance Act, with strict rules on dispatch worker duration and equal treatment.

Key Considerations

    Quick Facts
    Risk Level
    Medium
    Contractor ViabilityMedium
    Required EntityRegistration required
    CurrencyJapanese Yen (JPY)
    Time ZoneUTC+9
    Detailed Regulations

    Monitoring Strategy

    To stay updated on changes to Japan's contingent workforce regulations, regularly monitor the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare website for updates to relevant laws and ordinances. Subscribe to alerts from the Japan Institute for Labour Policy and Training and industry associations such as the Japan Staffing Services Association. Legal updates from major Japanese law firms specializing in employment law are also valuable sources of information on regulatory changes.

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