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Risks of Labor Standards Law Violations that Specified Skilled Foreigner Receiving Agencies Often Fall into and Three Advantages of Hiring an Administrative Scrivener's Registered Support Organization

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Risks of Labor Standards Law Violations that Specified Skilled Foreigner Receiving Agencies Often Fall into and Three Advantages of Hiring an Administrative Scrivener's Registered Support Organization

Vital to resolving labor shortages.Special Skills System....... However, accepting foreign personnelreceiving institutionfaces is the risk of Japan's Labor Standards Law (Labor Standards Act).

Violations of the Labor Standards Law, which cannot be dismissed as "unknowing" or "inadvertent errors," can jeopardize the continuation of a business. What is the key to stable operation of this system?Ensure compliance with laws and regulationsand to leave the complicated support tasks to the experts.

In this article, the host institution willRisks of labor code violations that require special attentionand directly related to the avoidance of that risk.Registered Supporting Organization by Gyoseishoshi Lawyer."This section explains the specific advantages of hiring a

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1. risk of labor code violations that host institutions are "prone" to ⚠️

Specified skilled foreign nationals are protected by the same Japanese labor-related laws and regulations as Japanese workers. Hosting organizations are required to manage the following points more strictly than Japanese nationals.

(1) Risks related to wages (misunderstanding of equal pay for equal work)

  • Equal Pay for Equal Work Violation:. The wages of the specified skilled foreign nationals are,Wages equal to or higher than those of Japanese workers engaged in equivalent workIn many cases, this is done by simply comparing "base salaries". In many cases, this is done by simply comparing "base salaries" and not the overall comparison including allowances and bonuses.
  • Illegal deductions:. When deducting accommodation and food expenses from salary,Enforcement of labor-management agreements and appropriateness of deductionswill be strictly questioned. Improper deductions violate the principle of full payment.

(2) Risks related to working hours (overwork and unpaid overtime)

  • Inadequate management of working hours:. Due to the unique cultural background of foreign nationals, there are cases where companies tacitly approve or instruct "service overtime" or do not properly track working hours. This isunpaid overtimeThis is a direct violation of the Labor Standards Act of
  • 36 Agreement Violation:. No special clause agreement, or even if there is one, the applicable conditions are incorrect and foreign workers are not allowed to work.Excessively long working hoursIt is a serious violation to allow a

(3) Indirect risk of non-fulfillment of support obligations

  • Failure to provide regular interviews and consultation services based on the support plan will make it easier for the foreigner's dissatisfaction and problems to become apparent and be brought to an outside consultation service (e.g., the Labor Standards Bureau). This isIndirect causes of labor code violations exposed by the host institutionThe first two are the following.

2.[Key to Risk Avoidance] Three Advantages of Hiring a Registered Administrative Support Organization 🔑.

The above risks can be effectively avoided by requesting a "registered support organization" to provide support to specified skilled foreigners, which is handled by an administrative scrivener who is an expert in immigration services.

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Advantage 1: Integrated check for "Immigration Law and Labor Standards Law compliance" by a specialist in residence status

Gyoseishoshi Lawyers are most familiar with the residence status procedures for specified skills (Immigration Law).

interpoint (interword separation)Check the system requirements:. When applying for or renewing specified skills, including a wage ledger and clear statement of working conditions,Documents showing compliance with labor lawswill be submitted. The Gyoseishoshi Lawyer will file these documents with theRequirements for Immigration ProceduresTo check as,Perspectives of Administrative AgenciesYou can check objective legal compliance status with the

interpoint (interword separation)One-stop support:. Even if a violation of the Labor Standards Act needs to be corrected, the administrativeObligation to report to the Immigration OfficeProcedures and assistance are smoothly coordinated to promote rapid improvement by intertwining with the

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Advantage 2: Early detection function of "wage and working environment problems" by a third party

The registered support organization is obliged to meet regularly with the foreigner himself/herself.

The foreign workers will be more likely to tell their dissatisfaction about wages and overtime work to an outside specialist, an administrative scrivener, which they may not be comfortable telling their host company's staff.

interpoint (interword separation)Detecting signs of labor code violations:. Through interviews, "buds in violation of the Labor Standards Act" such as illegal working hours and harassment.This is to detect the problem at an early stage and to encourage the company to correct the situation. This is done before an on-site investigation by the Labor Standards Bureau is conducted.It will be a breakwater**.

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Benefit 3: Reduced support workload and focus on business continuity

The support services for specified skilled foreign nationals (daily life orientation, accompanying them through administrative procedures, providing consultation services, etc.) are diverse and place a heavy burden on the staff of the host institution.

interpoint (interword separation)Focus on core business:. By outsourcing support services to administrative scriveners, companies canCore operations such as core business and technical guidanceresources can be concentrated on the

interpoint (interword separation)Compliance with revised laws and regulations:. Gyoseishoshi Lawyer keeps abreast of trends in the revision of the specific skills system and related laws and regulations, so that support plans and systems are in place.Always in compliance with the latest laws and regulationsThis will prevent the risk of system changes.

Summary: Toward Safe and Secure Operation of Specific Skills

What is the stable operation of the specified skills system?Compliance with Labor Standards LawIt is built on

The fact that Gyoseishoshi Lawyer takes on the role of a registered support organization is an important part of the host institution'sReduced procedural burdenNot only to do,Professional PerspectivesandThird-party positionFrom,Preventing the risk of labor code violationsIt is a powerful safety net.

Please consider utilizing the professional support of Gyoseishoshi Lawyers to ensure the successful operation of your company's Specified Skill System.

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