What are the key points companies should verify before hiring?

There are five main points to verify before hiring.
By addressing these in advance, you can prevent legal risks and ensure a smooth onboarding process.
This also helps prevent issues and improve retention rates.

1. [Status of Residence and Job Description]
Foreign workers are only permitted to perform "work authorized by their Status of Residence."
・Does it align with your company’s business operations?
・Classification as a professional or skilled worker
If the Status of Residence does not match the job description, the individual cannot work.

2. [Period of Stay]
Check the “Date of Expiration” on the Residence Card.
・Has the card expired?
・Is renewal scheduled?
You cannot have them work while their status is expired.

3. [Salary and Working Conditions]
・Is the salary above the minimum wage?
・Are the working conditions equal to or better than those for Japanese employees?
・Are they eligible for social insurance?
It is not permitted to lower conditions solely because the employee is a foreign national.

4. [Reception System]
・Has a designated supervisor been assigned?
・Is the company prepared to explain the job duties?
・Is there a point of contact available for lifestyle-related consultations?
For the “Specified Skilled Worker” status in particular, it is necessary to establish a support system.

5. [Required Procedures]
The procedures required of the company vary depending on the Status of Residence.
・Cases requiring the creation of a support plan
・Cases requiring coordination with a Supervising Organization
・Cases requiring various notifications