Precautions for hiring foreigners Full explanation of hiring methods and visas

Points to note when recruiting foreigners

Many people are thinking of hiring foreigners for various reasons such as lack of human resources.
However, when hiring foreigners, you often have to be careful, unlike when hiring Japanese people.
Among them, be aware of the following two when recruiting foreigners.

• ● By visa (residence status)Permitted activitiesmake sure that
• ● Job details should be clear;language that the other person understandsで

Let's take a closer look at each of them.

▼ Confirm the activities permitted by visa (status of residence)

Please be sure to check the activities permitted by your visa (status of residence).
Because,Foreigners can only engage in work that is permitted by their visa (status of residence)It is.

For example, if you have a medical residence status, there are fixed places where you can work, such as a medical relocation facility, and a nursing care residence status, such as a nursing home.
This is the reason why foreigners who run curry shops can only work at curry shops.
Therefore, when hiring a foreigner, if the foreigner already has a visa (status of residence), it is necessary to check whether the work entrusted to them is within the scope of activities permitted by the visa (status of residence). It doesn't have to be.

What happens when you hire a foreigner from overseas? You will need to obtain a new visa (status of residence).
To obtain a visa (status of residence), the educational background and work history of the foreigner are related.
In other words, if a person's academic background or work history does not apply to the company's business, you will not be able to obtain the visa (status of residence) you are looking for, and all the effort and expense spent on recruitment will be wasted.

When hiring foreigners, be careful about their visas (status of residence).

▼ Job description is clearly in a language that the other person can understand

When explaining your job, please use a language that the other person can understand.
It's easy to think that it's about Japanese because I come to work in Japan, but then there is a high possibility that mutual recognition will not be well matched.
It is best to do it in a language that is easier for the other foreigner to understand.
At that time, we recommend that you discuss working conditions such as wages and work contents and conclude a written employment contract.
Not only will you deepen your understanding by writing it in writing, but it will also function as a certificate in the unlikely event of trouble.
Traditionally, the law clearly stipulates that written employment contracts and notices of working conditions must be distributed to employees, and the same applies to foreigners.

Benefits of hiring foreigners

What are the benefits of hiring foreigners in the first place?
It depends on the company, but the following three are the best.

• ● There is a high possibility that excellent human resources can be secured.
• ● The workplace is activated
• ● It will be an immediate force when expanding overseas

The most obvious thing about this is that it can be used immediately when expanding overseas.
Expanding overseas is always accompanied by some anxiety.
At times like these, if you have local employees, you can overcome the language barrier, gather information about the country's culture, and do marketing easily.
If it's a trip, it's permissible to say a word, but when it comes to business, that's not the case.
The benefits of having local staff can be immeasurable, as small language gaps can be detrimental.

Similarly, hiring foreigners can also be considered as an advantage in that there is a high possibility of securing excellent human resources.
It takes a tremendous amount of vitality to go out to work in an unfamiliar place by yourself.
These foreigners tend to be highly motivated, and there are many cases where the workplace has become more active while working together.
Especially when teaching work to foreigners, it can also be a good opportunity to reevaluate your own work.

As mentioned above, there are many benefits to be gained by hiring foreigners.

Can I receive a subsidy for hiring foreigners?

You may get a grant by hiring a foreigner.
Please note that this is not all companies, but companies that belong to the municipality that implements the subsidy system.

There are many subsidies that can be received, but the typical one is "Support subsidy for securing human resources (foreign worker working environment improvement subsidy course)".
As for what it is, if the working environment is improved so that foreign workers can work with peace of mind and stable work, a part of the cost will be subsidized.

The target is as follows.

• ● Interpretation and translation costs
• ● Entrustment fee to lawyers and labor and social security attorneys requested for employment

It is an image that the first money you put out will be returned.
However, there are conditions to receive it, and even if a certain period of time has passed after the completion of the environmental improvement plan,Foreign worker turnover rate is below 10%must be.

In addition, other subsidies that apply to Japanese people, such as the "Trial Employment Subsidy (General Course)", may be available when hiring foreign workers.
When hiring a foreigner, it is a good idea to find out in advance what kind of subsidy you will receive.

Precautions for employment of foreigners

What should I be careful about when hiring foreigners?
It varies from company to company, but here we will explain the following three points.

• ● It is wrong to think of foreigners as a “cheap labor force”
• ● There are employment-related procedures that are unnecessary for Japanese people
• ● Differences in language, culture, and religion

Let's take a closer look at each.

▼ It is wrong to think of foreigners as "cheap labor"

The first thing to keep in mind when hiring foreigners is not to think of them as "cheap labor".
Not only foreigners but also Japanese people are commonplace, but let's get rid of this consciousness immediately.
Of course, there are many foreigners who come from countries where wages are lower than Japan.
However, as long as you live and work in Japan, you have to hire at an appropriate wage.
Never think that foreign workers = cheap labor.

It is natural for foreigners to be dissatisfied if they do not pay wages that are properly evaluated based on their abilities and work content.
Dissatisfaction is not only about leaving the job, but also spreading through SNS etc., which causes bad publicity to reach other foreigners.
Furthermore, if there is any improper employment or wage payment, you may even be subject to penalties under the law.

When hiring a foreigner, hire them as one worker, the same as a Japanese worker.

▼ There are unnecessary employment-related procedures for Japanese people

When hiring foreigners, keep in mind that there are unnecessary procedures for Japanese people.
Everything from recruitment to employment to separation is different from Japanese procedures.
As a result, there are many cases where companies that have previously only employed Japanese workers find it difficult to handle necessary procedures and labor management.
It is required regardless of the status of employment, so procedures are always required regardless of whether you are a part-time worker or a permanent resident.

In particular"Foreigner Employment Status Notification FormIs obligatory, so don't forget it.
Most procedures are completed at Hello Work, so we recommend checking with Hello Work first.
Please note that the Foreign Employment Status Notification Form can be submitted online, so you can save yourself the trouble of going to the office.

▼ Differences in language, culture and religion

When hiring foreigners, be aware of differences in language, culture, and religion.
You may take it for granted, but it's quite difficult.

First of all, the most important difference in work is the difference in language.
Failure to fully understand the instructions in communication between employees can lead to mistakes and troubles.
Many foreigners who want to work in Japan are studying Japanese.
However, there are many cases in which foreigners are unable to speak or understand Japanese fluently compared to Japanese speakers, so consideration must be given to such foreigners.

Similarly, we must pay attention to differences in culture and religion.
For example, if you live in a country that values ​​religion, you may have to pray at certain times, or you may not be able to eat certain foods.
Show understanding to people with such cultures and religions, and always have an attitude of knowing the other person correctly.

It is also important to notify the people in the company who will work with you and to prepare the internal environment after hiring foreigners in advance.

Summary

By hiring foreigners, you can get various benefits within the company.
On the other hand, there are more documents and notifications required for employment than for Japanese people.
You may get a grant, so it's a good idea to check in advance.

Foreigners are not a cheap labor force.
As a person who works together, it is important to respect the language, culture, and religion of the other person and build a comfortable working environment.

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