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Key Points on the Expansion of Social Insurance Coverage for Part-Time Workers
Based on a leaflet issued by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (January 2026), social insurance coverage (Health Insurance and Employees’ Pension Insurance) for part-time workers will be significantly expanded due to rising mini... -
The Child and Childcare Support Contribution System Will Begin
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), in coordination with the Children and Families Agency, has announced that the Child and Childcare Support Contribution System will commence with insurance premiums for April 2026 (Reiwa ... -
More Companies Are Allowing Side Jobs: Key Points HR Should Know
In recent years, more companies have begun allowing employees to engage in side jobs or multiple jobs. According to surveys by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), the percentage of companies permitting such work continues ... -
Expansion of Eligibility for Social Insurance Coverage
In June 2025, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced a legal reform to expand eligibility for social insurance coverage (Health Insurance and Employees’ Pension Insurance), in response to increasingly diverse employment pat... -
Introducing the Child & Child-rearing Support Contribution Scheme (from April 2026)
Japan will introduce a new Child & Child-rearing Support Contribution Scheme starting in April 2026.It’s designed to secure funding for policies that help families raise children and counter Japan’s declining birthrate.👉 Cabinet Offi... -
Tokyo Companies Increasing Employment of Foreign Workers
Foreign worker employment in Tokyo rises from last year; building proper support systems is essential According to a survey by Teikoku Databank (August 2025), 30.6% of companies in Tokyo currently employ foreign workers, an increase of 2... -
November is “Karoshi (Death from Overwork) Prevention Awareness Month”
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare designates every November as the “Karoshi (Death from Overwork) Prevention Awareness Month” and conducts symposiums and nationwide campaigns during this period.The purpose is to prevent health d... -
Male Parental Leave Acquisition Rate Reaches Record 40.5% — FY2024 Basic Survey on Equal Employment
According to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s FY2024 Basic Survey on Equal Employment, the rate of men taking parental leave reached 40.5%, a significant increase from 32.1% in the previous year — the highest ever recorded. T... -
New “Educational Training Leave Benefit” to Start on October 1, 2025 — Supporting Employees Who Learn While Working
Starting October 1, 2025, a new system called the Educational Training Leave Benefit will be introduced.This program provides financial support for employees who take approved educational training leave to improve their skills or obtain ... -
Key to Workplace Satisfaction: “Pay, Evaluation, and Training” — MHLW Survey Highlights Challenges
■ Fairness and Growth Opportunities Are the Keys According to the latest survey by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW),employees report relatively high satisfaction in areas such as job fulfillment and human relationshi...
