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A practical guide for foreign employees attending a company health check in Japan, covering eligibility, tests, preparation, costs, privacy, follow-up care, and the April 2027 update.

A practical guide for foreign employees planning maternity, paternity, or childcare leave in Japan. Learn which leave to request, how insurance benefits differ, what changed in 2025, and which documents and deadlines to check.

A practical guide for foreign workers in Japan on documenting workplace harassment, reporting it safely, and choosing an internal or public consultation service. It also explains the employer duties scheduled to change in October 2026.

A practical guide for foreign residents considering a second job or freelance work in Japan. Check immigration permission, employer policies, working hours, income tax, and resident tax before you begin.

A practical guide for foreign workers injured on the job or while commuting in Japan. Learn how rōsai insurance works, what to tell the hospital, which records to keep, how to claim benefits, and what to do if an employer refuses to help.

A practical guide for foreign employees, their families, and employers who need to understand Japan’s 2026 health insurance, pension, employment insurance, long-term care, and childcare-related payroll contributions.

A practical guide for foreign employees in Japan covering paid-leave eligibility, available days, request procedures, employer restrictions, expiration, and part-time work rules.

A practical guide for foreign workers who need to calculate overtime pay in Japan, read their payslips, and document working hours. It explains premium rates, fixed overtime, late-night work, exceptions, and where to seek official help.

A plain-English guide for foreign residents reviewing a Japanese employment contract. Learn how to check salary, fixed overtime, working hours, transfers, renewal terms, benefits, and immigration restrictions before accepting a job.

A practical guide for foreign workers in Japan who want to resign, change jobs, or leave the country. It explains contract rules, visa reporting, pension and insurance steps, and common mistakes to avoid.