Chapter 3.01. Preparation for application of construction Specified Skills acceptance plan
13. Document No. 12: Explanation that the remuneration is equal to or greater than that of Japanese with equivalent skills

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These are the documents required for online application.
Not only in the construction industry, but in all fields, the remuneration for specified skilled workers is required to be "equal to or greater than the remuneration that a Japanese person would receive in the same position," and they must not be treated disadvantageously because they are foreigners.
Compared to other fields, the construction industry has a higher number of trainees who disappear during their technical training, and one of the main reasons for this is said to be dissatisfaction with the amount of remuneration. Therefore, an even higher standard is being demanded, with the requirement that "stable payment of remuneration equal to or greater than that of Japanese workers with equivalent skills."
In addition, by hiring foreign workers at unfairly low wages, the number of contractors accepting construction work at unfairly low prices may increase, which may lead to unfair competition through dumping. Therefore, by not unfairly lowering the wage levels of foreign workers, the government also intends to prevent a decline in the wage levels of the entire construction industry.

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Even if there is no Japanese skilled worker with equivalent skills, the document must be attached.

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Download the reference form from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism website.

Please check the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism website at the link.

Land, Real Estate and Construction Industry: Application Guide, Forms, System Operation Methods [Specified Skills System (Construction Sector)] - Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

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[Wage payment standards for Specified Skills employment contracts (construction sector)] Comparison with Japanese skilled workers of equivalent skills within the company

It is possible to set wage disparities based on years of experience, but wage discrimination based on Japanese language ability is not permitted.
Minimum wage levels are not accepted.

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[Wage payment standards for Specified Skills employment contracts] The wage level must not be out of balance with that of construction skilled workers in the same area.

Please search the web for "prefecture + Hello Work + Job matching wages" and check the Hello Work page.

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[Wage payment standards for Specified Skills labor contracts] Comparison with national wage levels should also be considered

In order to prevent concentration in metropolitan areas or other specific regions, comparison with national wage levels must also be taken into consideration.

*In addition, the screening will also be conducted from the perspective of comparison with technical intern trainees and foreign construction workers who have been accepted by the same company.

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[Calculation of monthly wage] <If the Japanese person being compared is on an hourly wage basis> Hourly wage x number of hours worked per year ÷ 12 = monthly wage

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[Calculation of monthly wage] <When the Japanese being compared are on a daily wage basis> Daily wage x number of scheduled working days per year ÷ 12 = monthly wage

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[Monthly salary calculation] Apply the actual figures to the formula and enter the result in the "Basic salary (monthly salary)" column for Japanese people.

Decimals will be rounded down.

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[Note] Please confirm whether the work category of the foreigner is the same as "⑨ Work Category" in the Foreigner List.

3-02-04_New application (matters related to specified skilled workers)

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[Note] We will check whether the job type and work that the foreign worker is planning to do are the same as the work content in the "Important Matters Advance Explanation Document"

Please refer to the contents of "7. Business Contents" in the "Important Matters Advance Explanation Document".

3-01-18_Document No.16 Advance Explanation of Important Matters Concerning Employment Contract

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[Note] If there is a difference in remuneration between you and the Japanese person you are comparing with, please provide a specific rationale for the difference.

Reasons for the difference: differences in years of experience, qualifications held, number of tasks involved, etc.