Updates on Japan’s Labour Law and Employment Regulations

Japan is an island nation with four distinct seasons, surrounded by the sea and about 75% of its land is mountainous. Famed for Mount Fuji, cherry blossoms, and hot springs, Japan’s beautiful nature can be enjoyed throughout the year. It is also known worldwide for its technological advances and economic strength.

With a strong workforce comprising of 124 million people as of 2024, Japan’s unemployment rate is kept at 2.5%, indicating a low rate of company-initiated dismissal in Japanese business organisations.

As the economy continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we address the changes to Japan’s labour laws in this issue such as My Number Card, and eligibility to Social Insurance.