暮らしの手引き広島 第３章 労働・事業支援

1 Labor(1) Restrictions on Work
Foreign nationals are permitted to work in Japan within the scope of their status of residence.
There are currently 38 types of status of residence, which are divided into the following three
categories from the perspective of whether working in Japan is permitted or not.
① Status of residence that permits foreign nationals to work in Japan within the scope of theirstatus of residence (29 types).
Diplomat, Official, Professor, Artist, Religious Activities, Journalist, Highly Skilled
Professional (1(a), 1(b), 1(c), 2), Business Manager, Legal/Accounting Services, MedicalServices, Researcher, Instructor, Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services,
Intra-company Transferee, Nursing, Entertainer, Skilled Labor, Specified Skilled Worker(1, 2), Technical Intern Training (1(a), 1(b), 2(a), 2(b), 3(a), 3(b)), Designated Activities(working holiday, foreign nurse and certified care worker candidates under EPA, foreign
shipbuilding workers)
For designated activities, working in Japan may not be permitted in some cases(stay for medical purposes, long-term residents staying for sightseeing andrecreational purposes, etc.).
② Status of residence that does not permit foreign nationals to work in Japan, in principle(five types)
Cultural Activities, Temporary Visitor, Student, Trainee, Dependent
The statuses of residence of “Student” and “Dependent” permit foreign nationals to work inJapan (as part-timers) up to 28 hours a week, in principle, if they obtain permission toengage in an activity other than those permitted under their status of residence. In particular,
the status of residence of “Student” permits them to work up to eight hours a day during
summer holidays or other long-term holidays of the educational institution in which they areenrolled.

③ Status of residence that has no restrictions on work activities in Japan (four types)
Permanent Resident, Spouse or Child of Japanese National, Spouse or Child of Permanent
Resident, Long-term Resident
The Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act places no work restrictions
on permanent residents, spouses or children of Japanese nationals, spouses ofchildren of permanent residents, or long-term residents.

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Guide to Living in Hiroshima Chapter 3 Labor / Business Support(2) Work① Job Search
For foreign nationals who are permitted to work in Japan, please consult your nearest
Public Employment Security Office (Hello Work), which provides job search services.

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Public Employment Security Office (Hello Work)(in Hiroshima Prefecture)

Interpretation services are available at the following corners.
◆◆Foreign Nationals Employment Service Corner◆◆(Inquiries about the employment of students, and foreign workers and foreign nationals ofJapanese descent in the professional and technological areas)
I Hiroshima Foreign Nationals Employment Service Corner
Place : Hello Work Hiroshima, 1F
Tel: (082) 228-0522 (direct line to the service corner)
Open : Every day (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
Hours: 8:30–12:00, 13:00–17:15
Interpretation services <<10:00–16:00>>
・Spanish / Portuguese (Mon., 2nd and 4th Wed. of every month, Thurs.)
・Chinese (Mon.-Fri.)・English (Tue.)* International students are provided with information on part-time jobs.
For job placement for international students, please consult Hiroshima Hello Work for New
Graduates.
II Fukuyama Foreign Nationals Employment Service Corner
Place : 1st floor, Hello Work Fukuyama
Tel: (084) 923 -8609 Hello Work Fukuyama （Department Code 44＃）
Open : Every day (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
Hours: 8:30–12:00, 13:00–17:15
Interpretation services <<10:00–16:00>>
・Spanish / Portuguese (Mon./Wed./Fri.)・Chinese (second and fourth Tues.)
・English (Mon/Wed/Fri.)

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暮らしの手引き広島 第３章 労働・事業支援◆◆Hiroshima Prefecture Employment Support Service◆◆
The Hiroshima Job Center and the Fukuyama Satellite, Hiroshima Job Center provide
consultation on various employment issues to residents regardless of their gender or age. They
also accept consultation from international students.
Hiroshima Job Center Tel: (082) 224-0121/0122(Takara Building, 12-8 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi)
Consultation corner: Young People Employment Consultation Corner
Middle-aged and Senior Resident Job-Search Service Corner
Open: Monday to Friday: 10:00–18:00
1st and 3rd Saturday every month: 12:00 – 18:00 *appointments have priority(Operation dates and hours vary depending on the consultation corner.)
Fukuyama Branch, Hiroshima Job Center Tel: (084) 924-5911/921-5799(Rose Com Fukuyama City Lifelong Learning Plaza, 3F, 1-10-1, Kasumi-cho,Fukuyama-shi)
Consultation corner: Youth Employment Consultation Corner
Job Search Services for Middle-aged and Senior Residents
Open: Wed., Fri.
: 10:00–16:40 *appointments have priority* There are no language interpreters readily available. Advanced reservation is required forinterpretation services. Visitors may be accompanied by someone who can speak Japanese.

◆Hiroshima Job Center / Fukuyama Satellite, Hiroshima Job Center
URL:https://www.pref.hiroshima.lg.jp/site/work2/wn500192.html

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Guide to Living in Hiroshima Chapter 3 Labor / Business Support◆◆Hiroshima Prefecture Employment Support Services for Women◆◆In Hiroshima Prefecture, the Wakuwaku Mom Support Corner is always set up in Hiroshima
City and Fukuyama City, which provides consultation to women who wish to work, balancing
their work with their family life.
For women who are concerned about whether they can handle both a career and raisingchildren, wish to learn information on day care centers, or have other concerns or problems,
please do not hesitate to visit the corner. The center conducts both in-person and online(Zoom) individual consultations for free under strict confidentiality. The consultation isalways offered by female consultants.
Since the corner is set up next to the Public Employment Security Office (Hello Work), you
may also receive job-search services or other support services on the same floor after yourconcerns are cleared. Please feel free to visit the corner.
* You may visit the corner with your child. (There is a corner for children with childcare
workers, a room for breast-feeding, and a diaper-changing corner!)◆【New】We will support childcare fees while you are job searching! ◆While job searching, many people have expressed concerns such as “I’m worried about
where to trust with my child, as well as the cost,” “Since I’m concerned who will take care of
my child while I’m at a job interview, it is hard to apply.” In response to these concerns, weare scheduled to begin offering childcare fees support starting in April 2021.
For more information, please contact the Support Corner.
Wakuwaku Support Services for Moms Hiroshima Tel: (082) 542-0222(in Job Plaza for Mothers Hiroshima, NREG Hiroshima Tatemachi Building 3F, 1-20
Tatemachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi)
Open: Monday–Friday: 8:30–17:15 * appointments have priority(closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays)
Wakuwaku Support Services for Moms Fukuyama Tel: (0800)200-4515 (toll free)(in Job Plaza for Mothers Fukuyama, Estparc Building 1F, 1-21 Higashisakura-machi,Fukuyama-shi)
Open: Monday–Thursday: 8:30–17:00 * appointment-first basis(closed on Saturdays, Sundays, Obon, national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays)* There are no language interpreters readily available. Advanced reservation is required forinterpretation services, since preparation is necessary to provide the interpreter information
beforehand. Visitors may be accompanied by/attend the consultation with someone who canspeak Japanese.
◆Wakuwaku Support Services for Moms
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暮らしの手引き広島 第３章 労働・事業支援② Trouble in the workplace, etc.
Labor standards-related laws and regulations, including the Labor Standards Act, theLabor Contract Act, the Minimum Wages Act, and the Industrial Safety and Health Act, areapplied to foreign workers as well as Japanese workers. If you have problems concerning
your work, including finding a discrepancy between the terms set out in the contract andyour actual working conditions, not being paid the correct wage, being fired without yourconsent, or suffering from discrimination in terms of wages or working hours due to yournationality, please feel free to use the following consultation services.
◆◆Telephone Consultation Service for Foreign Workers provided by the Ministry of Health,Labour and Welfare◆◆Service Days※１
Language
Service HoursTelephone
Number ※２
EnglishMon.-Fri.

ChinesePortuguese
Spanish

10:00-15:00(Excluding 1 hour
break from12:00-13:00)

0570-001-701
0570-001-702
0570-001-703
0570-001-704

Tagalog

0570-001-705

Vietnamese

0570-001-706

BurmeseMon.

0570-001-707

Nepali

Tues., Wed., Thurs.

0570-001-708

KoreanThurs., Fri.

0570-001-709

Thai

Wed.

0570-001-712

Indonesian

0570-001-715

Khmer

0570-001-716

MongolianFri.

0570-001-718* 1 Excluding year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 to January 3)* 2 Callers will be responsible for applicable telephone charges.
It is possible to call from a mobile phone.
◆◆Foreign Worker Working Conditions Consultation Corner◆◆(Consultation about working conditions for foreign workers)
I Hiroshima Foreign Worker Working Conditions Consultation Corner
Place: in the Labor Standards Inspection Office, Hiroshima Labor Bureau
Tel: (082)221-9242
Hours: 9:00–12:00, 13:00–16:30
Interpretation services * subject to change
・Spanish / Portuguese (Mon./Tue./Thurs./Fri.)・Chinese (Fri.)
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ⅡHiroshima Central Foreign Workers Work Incident Consultation Corner

Location: Inside the Hiroshima Central Labor Standard Supervision OfficeTel: (082)221-2460
Service hours 9：30～12：00 13：00～17：00
Interpretation:*Subject to change・Vietnamese (Tues.)
III Fukuyama Foreign Worker Working Conditions Consultation Corner
Place: in the Labor Standards Inspection Office, Hiroshima Labor Bureau
Tel: (084)923-0005
Hours: 9:00–12:00, 13:00–16:30
Interpretation services: * subject to change
・Chinese (Wed.)○You can find other consultation services via Wakuwaku Hiroshima Net.
◆Wakuwaku Net Hiroshima
URL：https://www.pref.hiroshima.lg.jp/site/work2/

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暮らしの手引き広島 第３章 労働・事業支援③ Diseases and injuries while at work
If a worker incurs an injury while at work, becomes ill due to work-related causes, or isaffected by a disaster during travel to or from work, the worker shall be eligible forcompensation for medical expenses and the loss caused by his/her incapacity to work.
This compensation is made under the Worker’s Accident Compensation Insurance
System, in which employers who hire even one worker must participate. All premiums forthe insurance are paid by the employers.
For more information concerning this insurance system, please contact the Labor
Standards Inspection Office near your home.

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Labor Standards Inspection Office④ Unemployment, etc.
If a worker leaves a job after he/she has been employed as an insured person in theemployment insurance system for a certain period of time, the worker shall be eligible for
unemployment benefits according to certain requirements. Follow the necessary
procedures at the Public Employment Security Office (Hello Work) designated to yourresidence’s address.

◇◇Employment insurance system
The employment insurance system has been established in Japan. This insurance systemaims to secure the stable employment of workers in active service as well as to provide
unemployment benefits or other allowances to unwaged workers to stabilize their lives andpromote their re-employment. Even foreign workers must participate in the employment
insurance system, in principle, unless they are part-time workers whose prescribed working
hours are less than 20 hours a week.
An employment insurance certificate is issued to the relevant worker through his/her
employer after he/she enters a company. If you do not receive a certificate, please consult the
Public Employment Security Office (Hello Work).

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Public Employment Security Office(Hello Work) (in Hiroshima Prefecture)

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