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Matchbox Technologies Enhances Compliance with Labor Standards

In response to the labor guidelines issued by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on July 4 this year, Matchbox Technologies, based in Niigata, Japan, has undertaken a thorough review of its service operations alongside industry experts. This step confirms that their operational policies and implemented features comply with the guidelines published by the ministry regarding spot work.

Matchbox Technologies offers a cloud-based platform named matchbox, enabling businesses and local governments to easily establish their own custom spot work platforms for flexible employment arrangements that can last from a single day to just a few hours. The company positions these efforts under its fundamental policy, which aims to continuously enhance fairness in service management and ensure responsible behavior from both employers and employees alike.

Through various system features and structures, the company plans to bolster awareness regarding worker rights before any labor contracts are confirmed. Importantly, while Matchbox emphasizes the continued protection of workers and strict compliance with labor laws from its inception, they have integrated patented technologies to enhance worker protection.

In addressing the guidelines highlighted by the Ministry of Health, or the need for clear timelines regarding labor contracts and proper disbursement of休業手当 (paid leave), Matchbox had already implemented systems prior to the guideline announcement that ensure its services meet these requirements:

• - Labor contracts come into effect when employers make a hiring decision.
• - If an employer cancels an accepted job offer, a mechanism auto-calculates and pays the休業手当 based on labor laws.

Looking forward, Matchbox Technologies intends to maintain its core operational policies while introducing the following new features:

• - The ability to conclude contracts with a ‘reserve the right to cancel’ clause.
• - Options for employers to select the amount of休業手当 to be paid, meeting or exceeding the amounts defined in Article 26 of the Labor Standards Act.
• - Clear communication of cancellation reasons to workers if an employment offer is retracted.

These enhancements are designed to foster responsibility among both parties, where workers uphold accountability in the applications they submit, and employers share the responsibility for their hiring decisions. As part of its ongoing commitment to creating a work environment that promotes fairness, Matchbox plans to provide updates on these features through their service site.

Company Vision and Commitment

Matchbox Technologies is dedicated to leveraging digital technology to build a society where everyone can work flexibly. The company staunchly upholds worker protection and assists employers in adhering to legal standards to ensure a safe and equitable working environment.

About Matchbox
Matchbox is a self-sourcing HR product that enables companies to take control over their spot work management. By allowing the integration of not just current employees, but also alumni and registered part-time workers, companies can create their own talent pool that significantly reduces hiring times and associated costs. With an all-in-one system for managing everything from recruitment to payroll, businesses can streamline operations and enhance efficiency, while ensuring fairness and safety for both employers and workers.

Through its platform, Matchbox fosters a community based on trust between employers and their employees, working towards a reality where everyone can enjoy flexible working conditions.

To learn more about Matchbox Technologies and their commitment to improving labor practices and compliance in the spot work sector, visit their website.