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Harassment at Work in Japan: Build a Record and Choose the Right Help
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. -
Annual Paid Leave in Japan: Eligibility, Timing, and How to Request It
A practical guide for foreign employees in Japan covering paid-leave eligibility, available days, request procedures, employer restrictions, expiration, and part-time work rules. -
Before You Accept a Job in Japan: A Practical Contract Checklist
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. -
Salary Paid Late in Japan: What Foreign Employees Should Do First
A practical guide for foreign employees in Japan whose salary arrives late. It explains the basic wage rule, the first steps to take, and which official labor offices and hotlines to contact.
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