Hiring Foreign Staff for Hotels in Japan: SSW Accommodation or Gijinkoku?
A hotel job title alone does not determine the appropriate status of residence. This guide compares Specified Skilled Worker (i) in Accommodation with Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services across duties, worker qualifications, related tasks, employment conditions, employer arrangements and application review.
Japan Considers Adding Illegal Employment Promotion Offences to Business Licence Disqualification Rules
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’s Illegal Employment Reporting Reward System: Key Points for Employers and Foreign Residents
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.
We Have Started Our Foreign Talent Acceptance Coordination Support | Integrated Support from Visa Strategy to Application Filing and Registered Support
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.