Japan is considering linking illegal employment promotion offences to business licence disqualification rules. If implemented, improper employment of a foreign national could affect not only criminal liability and immigration procedures, but also the continuation or renewal of a regulated business. This article explains what has been reported and what employers should review now.
Ibaraki Prefecture’s reporting reward system should not be understood as a general system for reporting foreign residents. Its main focus is information about businesses suspected of enabling illegal employment. This article explains key compliance points for employers, including residence card checks, work eligibility, job duties, foreign worker notifications, and anti-discrimination considerations.
Accepting foreign workers in Japan requires more than recruitment. Employers must consider visa strategy, eligibility, employment conditions, internal support systems, immigration filings, and Specified Skilled Worker support obligations. Our office has launched “Foreign Talent Acceptance Coordination Support” to help companies handle these issues in an integrated and practical manner.
Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker system continues to change in 2026. This article explains the latest practical updates, including current and future fields, SSW No. 2, food service COE suspension, employer compliance, RSO support, notifications and filing checks.
