Enhancement of consultation system for foreign workers Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare New Coronavirus April 10, 5:00

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As the impact of the new coronavirus on employment widens, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will place a consultant in Hello Work for foreign workers and their employers so that foreign workers will not be mistreated. Was.

Regardless of the nationality of the worker, if the company takes leave for the company's convenience, the company must pay a leave and can use subsidies, but foreign workers are unjustifiable if insufficient information is received. May be treated.

To prevent this, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to allocate a total of 40 consultants who will receive consultation from foreign workers and their employers, mainly in Hello Work in areas with many foreign workers.

Furthermore, in addition to the simple Japanese language, the latest information on employment will be provided via the Internet in 14 languages, including English, Chinese, and Vietnamese.

Approximately 370 million yen was allocated as the cost of the initiative in accordance with the supplementary budget for emergency economic measures.

The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare says, `` Even if the management of the company is difficult, it is not permissible to treat disadvantaged than Japanese because of being a foreigner, so if you are in trouble for both workers and employers, please consult us '' .