Key checks for equal pay, written conditions, and avoiding improper deposits or penalties.
Key points
Pay must be equal to or higher than comparable Japanese workers. Japanese labor rules on hours, safety, leave, and insurance apply.
Do not rely only on a job ad. Check base pay, overtime, allowances, deductions, dormitory, meals, travel costs, and estimated take-home pay in the written conditions.
Do not agree to contracts demanding a security deposit or an unreasonably high penalty for leaving a job.
Keep control of your passport and residence card rather than leaving them with an employer or broker.
If actual conditions differ, wages are unpaid, or there is violence or intimidation, contact a Labor Standards Inspection Office, FRESC, or Immigration consultation service.
SSW ALL-IN is an independent, unofficial learning service. Final decisions and current requirements are governed by the Immigration Services Agency, responsible ministries, and official test providers.
