In order to improve the treatment of "freelancers", people working in the field have formed a group and have begun efforts such as appealing the need for new legislation.
The group was formed by about 20 people, including delivery staff, music instructors, and instructors who work as freelancers, and the members met in Tokyo on the 26th.
Freelance is a way of working that allows you to freely conclude contracts without belonging to a company or organization, and according to a survey by the Cabinet Secretariat, it is estimated that there are about 4.62 million people at the time of adulthood.
On the other hand, according to the organization, there are many people who have signed a freelance contract, but have received specific work instructions from the company and have the same working style as regular employees who have signed an employment contract. is.
In such cases, the contract is freelance, so it is not covered by labor law, the minimum wage does not apply, and you will not receive unemployment benefits if you lose your job.
For this reason, the organization wants to appeal the need for new legislation and make policy recommendations to the national government in order to improve the treatment of those who work as freelancers.
Ritsuko Haga, co-representative of the "Freelance Union," an organization formed by freelance yoga instructors, said, "Even if freelancers speak out, the problem does not come to light and they give up as individuals. In many cases, I would like to work together. "