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What is the "life orientation" that is carried out when hiring a Specified Skilled Worker?
Hello, this is Kano from JAC (Japan Association for Construction Human Resources).
"Life orientation" is implemented so that Specified Skilled Worker do not have trouble living in the Japan.
Life orientation is necessary for foreigners to continue living and working in Japan with peace of mind, so it is mandatory for host companies to conduct it.
In this article, I will explain this life orientation.
We will also talk about the purpose and content of the life orientation, the required implementation time, and precautions, so please refer to it.
What is the "life orientation" that is carried out at the time of employment of Specified Skilled Worker?
"Life orientation" means that the host company provides the Specified Skilled Worker (i) with the information necessary for life in the Japan.
It is one of the items described in Support Plan for Specified Skilled Worker (i) and is mandatory.
In addition, 10 mandatory assistance is not required for Specified Skilled Worker (ii).
* 10 Mandatory support: Support that must be provided to Specified Skilled Worker, including life orientation
Life orientation is done after the Specified Skilled Worker (i) enters the country, but it is also necessary if you change your status of residence, such as when changing from Technical Intern Training to Specified Skills.
The purpose of life orientation is to let foreigners know the rules and manners of Japan.
The content taught in the life orientation ranges from how to shop and how to withdraw money at the bank, to laws such as road rules, and employment-related contracts and notifications.
It is mandatory to conduct a life orientation because it is necessary to let people know about life and culture in Japan, prevent trouble, and continue to work for a long time with peace of mind.
In addition, if voluntary support is also listed in "Support Plan for Specified Skilled Worker (i)", the obligation to provide support arises.
*Voluntary support: In addition to the support that is mandatory to be implemented during the life orientation, support that is desirable to be provided if possible (e.g., accompanying administrative agencies to procedures, additional implementation at regular interviews, etc.)
In addition to face-to-face, online and recorded video viewing methods.
In principle, the implementer is the host company, but if you have concluded a support outsourcing contract Registered Support Organizations, you can entrust the implementation of life orientation.
What is the content of the life orientation to be held for Specified Skilled Worker?
The content of the life orientation covers a wide range of topics, from detailed rules of life to laws.
There are many items on offer and they vary in content.
We will introduce one example, so please use it as a reference.
| item | Specific items | Contents |
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| Contents related to life in Japan in general | How to use financial institutions |
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| How to use medical facilities |
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| Traffic Rules |
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| How to use public transport |
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| Living Rules and Manners |
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| How to buy daily necessities |
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| How to obtain weather information and disaster information |
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| Examples of illegal activities in Japan |
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| Procedures with national and local governments | Notification regarding affiliated institutions, etc. |
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| Notification of residence |
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| Social Security and Tax Procedures |
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| Other administrative procedures |
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| Contact for enquiries and complaints | Contact details of the person in charge of handling enquiries and complaints |
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| Contact details of national and local government agencies where you can make inquiries or complaints |
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| Medical content |
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| Disaster prevention, crime prevention, and how to respond in the event of sudden illness |
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| Legal protection |
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The above information is just an example, and the information required varies depending on the host company and living area.
Information must be tailored to each Specified Skilled Worker (i) case.
How many hours of life orientation do you need to conduct at Specified Skilled Worker?
Specified Skilled Worker (i) Life orientation is considered to be at least 8 hours long.
If it is less than 8 hours, it is important to note that life orientation may not be permitted.
Life orientation is also obligatory for foreigners who are accustomed to life in Japan.
If the implementation is less than 4 hours, it may be judged that the life orientation has not been properly carried out, and the "Operational Guidelines for Specified Skilled Worker (i) Support" of Immigration Services Agency of Japan states as follows.
Technical Intern Training (ii) Even if a successful graduate, international student, etc. continues to be employed as a Specified Skilled Worker at the same institution, it is necessary to ensure that the applicant fully understands the necessary information, such as the contact information of the person who responded to the consultation or complaint, matters necessary for emergency response, and matters necessary for the legal protection of foreigners.
Even if there is no change in the living environment of such a person, if it is less than 4 hours, it cannot be said that the life orientation was properly conducted.
Quote: Immigration Services Agency of Japan "Operational Guidelines for Specified Skilled Worker (i) Support"
Points to note when conducting a life orientation to Specified Skilled Worker
Life orientation to Specified Skilled Worker (i) is aimed at ensuring that Specified Skilled Worker does not have any problems living in Japan, so it is necessary to make sure that they fully understand it.
Keep the following in mind:
Establish a support system that can be easily understood and responded to in one's native language
Life orientation is conducted in a language that can fully understand the content.
In addition to your native Specified Skilled Worker, it doesn't matter if you can understand it well in your Japanese.
Specified Skilled Worker (i) assumes that you have a certain level of Japanese, but it is quite possible that you do not understand unfamiliar words.
Try to create materials in the native language of the Specified Skilled Worker you hire, share information sites that are available in your native language, and consider arranging interpreters if necessary.
It is also necessary to have a system in place, such as thinking in advance so that the explanation is easy and easy to understand.
In addition, life orientation can be conducted online or by watching videos, but it is also important to be prepared to receive questions at any time and ensure that any doubts are resolved.
You will also need detailed support, such as accompanying you to procedures if necessary.
Keep your confirmation of your life orientation
After the life orientation is held, you must sign the "Life Orientation Confirmation Form" and keep it.
Previously, there was an obligation to submit, but from March 31, 2022 has been changed to no submission required (storage required), and if you have entrusted support to the host company or Registered Support Organizations, Registered Support Organizations will keep it.
The confirmation letter of life orientation is available in the form of Immigration Services Agency of Japan.
There are also examples of descriptions, so please check them out.
Besides life orientation, Japan need to make people understand various rules when accepting Specified Skilled Worker.
For example, there is a health checkup that is conducted once a year, but some foreigners are rejected because they do not want to have a blood test.
In that case, it will be necessary to carefully explain that in Japan, a health checkup is required once a year for health management and that the host company will bear the costs.
If you are in the construction industry thinking of accepting foreign workers, please take a look at this column.
Explanation of how to accept foreign workers in the construction industry and preparation!
Summary: In principle, Specified Skilled Worker (i) must conduct a life orientation of at least 8 hours!
In order for Specified Skilled Worker (i) not to have trouble living in Japan, it is mandatory to conduct "life orientation" to provide information such as rules and laws of living in Japan.
It can be done online or watching videos in addition to face-to-face, but it is considered that it must be conducted for more than 8 hours.
It is also important to have a system in place that can support the language so that people can fully understand it, and a support system that can answer questions.
Depending on the content of the life orientation, it will be necessary to accompany and teach them.
Please also remember that after the life orientation, you must fill out the "Life Orientation Confirmation Form" in the prescribed form and keep it by the host company.
If you are a company that is considering accepting Specified Skilled Worker in the construction industry, please feel free to contact JAC!
We also introduce Specified Skilled Worker.
*This article is based on information as of December 2023.
I wrote the article!
Japan Association for Construction Human Resources Manager, Management Department (and Research Department)
Motoko Kano
Cano Motoko
Born in Aichi Prefecture.
He is in charge of public relations, research and investigation, and is the person behind social media.
We update our social media accounts daily with the desire to make people fall in love with Japan, to spread the appeal of construction from Japan to the world, and to ensure that Japan's construction industry continues to be the industry of choice around the world.
He is also engaged in research into the feasibility of implementing skills evaluation exam in Asian countries, and is conducting interviews with local organizations in each country.
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