In Japan, there is a law known as the "Minimum Wage Act" (which dictates that it is unlawful to pay workers wages below a predetermined minimum wage). Foreign and Japanese nationals are both protected equally under this law. Please consult with someone if you have worries such as your wages being below minimum wage, if you are being made to work during breaks, or so on.
- Akita Labour Bureau, General Labor Consultation Corner
Telephone：018-862-6684（Japanese only）
Available days and times：8:30-17:15（Weekdays only）
- Labour Standards Advice Hotline
| Available Language | Phone Number | Available days | Available Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 0120-531-401 | Every day |
・Weekdays (Monday-Friday)
・Saturdays/Holidays |
| Chinese | 0120-531-402 | ||
| Tagalog | 0120-531-405 | Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday | |
| Vietnamese | 0120-531-406 | Wednesday, Friday, Saturday | |
| Nepali | 0120-531-408 | Wednesday, Sunday | |
| Korean | 0120-613-801 | Thursday, Sunday | |
| Indonesian | 0120-613-803 |
If you are a Technical Intern
Consultation in various languages by the Organization for Technical Intern Training (OTIT)
| Available Language | Available days and times | Phone Number | Consultation Site URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnamese | Monday-Friday 11：00～19：00 Saturday 9：00～17：00 |
0120-250-168 | https://www.support.otit.go.jp/soudan/vi/ |
| Chinese | Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11：00～19：00 Saturday 9：00～17：00 |
0120-250-169 | https://www.support.otit.go.jp/soudan/cn/ |
| Indonesian | Tuesday and Thursday 11：00～19：00 |
0120-250-192 | https://www.support.otit.go.jp/soudan/id/ |
| Filipino | Tuesday and Thursday 11：00～19：00 Saturday 9：00～17：00 |
0120-250-197 | https://www.support.otit.go.jp/soudan/phi/ |
| English | Tuesday and Thursday 11：00～19：00 Saturday 9：00～17：00 |
0120-250-147 | https://www.support.otit.go.jp/soudan/en/ |
※Unavailable New Year Holidays (December 29th-January 3rd) and other holidays
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laws related to labor
Labor standards laws apply to any foreign national working in Japan.
"Labor Standards Act" Specifies labor conditions such as wages, pay to employees during business suspension, working hours, etc., at the time of contracting.
"Minimum Wage Act" Prevents wages below the minimum wage established for the relevant area. (As of March 1st, 2022, minimum wage in Akita Prefecture is ￥822 per hour)
"Workers' Accident Compensation Insurance Act" Provides for compensation via Worker's Accident Compensation Insurance in events of work related or commuting accidents.
There is a pamphlet published that is related to the Labor Standards Act. It is called the Working Conditions Handbook (in Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, Thai, Vietnamese, Nepali, etc.).
The leaflet can be downloaded from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's homepage, or you can contact your nearby Labour Standards Inspection Office.
What happens if I quit my job?
Various kinds of procedures are necessary after quitting a job. For details, ask a nearby Hello Work, or the Akita Labor Bureau, Employment Security Department, Employment Security Division (Telephone: 018-883-0007).
Labor Standards Inspection Offices
Labor Standards Inspection Offices in each area offer labor related consultation regarding matters such as failure to protect labor laws, unjust dismissal, failure to pay wages, and so on.
