Many overseas companies looking to hire in Japan are presented with an “EOR solution” that is actually structured as outsourcing, secondment, or a combination of both. Before signing anything, ask your Japanese legal advisor or provider three simple questions. Each one maps to an actual test in Japanese law — not just good practice. 1. […]
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Introduction When discussing Employer of Record (EOR), secondment (出向), and worker dispatch (派遣), many articles begin with conclusions. Instead, let’s begin with the Japanese government’s own words. This article does not advocate for any particular employment structure. It simply examines a 2008 Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) paper and highlights several questions readers
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Know the Facts, Question Counsel, Respect the Risks When companies enter Japan, they are often presented with various workforce solutions described as outsourcing, secondment (出向), managed services, subcontracting, or other contractual arrangements. Sometimes these structures are entirely appropriate. Sometimes they are not. The purpose of this article is not to provide legal advice, nor to
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