Can You Use Online Employment Contract Templates As-Is?
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Is it okay to use only English employment contracts?
Among foreign business owners running companies in Japan, “I can’t read Japanes…
Does an employment contract have to be written in Japanese?
This is a question we often receive from foreign business owners hiring employe…
6 Essential Items to Include in a Japanese Employment Contract
In our previous article, we explained what you need to prepare when hiring your…
What Is a Permit to Extention of Period of Stay? A Clear Explanation of the Procedure and Practical Steps
A “Permit to Extention of Period of Stay” is required when a foreign national r…
What You Need to Know When Hiring Your First Employee in Japan
When you first start a company, you’ll likely handle many tasks on your own. Sa…
What is the difference between residency status regulations and labor laws?
When talking with foreign business owners, there is a phrase I hear very often.…
Why “Everyone Else Is Doing It, So It Must Be Okay” Is Dangerous
There’s a phrase I often hear from foreign business owners in Japan. “My friend…
What Is a Status of Residence?
In recent years, as Japan addresses labor shortages and advances its globalizat…
Is it possible to hire employees “casually” in Japan?
When you first start a business, you’re short-staffed. You want to increase sal…