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Webinar: Avoiding Penalties for Employment Violations in Japan

In light of the recent decision to tighten penalties for enabling illegal employment, an informative webinar is set to take place. Titled "Avoiding the Crime of Promoting Illegal Employment: Key Points and Measures," this session is dedicated to companies hiring foreign talent with the 'Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services' visa. With increasing scrutiny on employment practices, understanding the nuances of this new legislation is crucial for employers.

Overview of the Webinar

• - Date and Time: May 28, 2025, from 15:00 to 16:00 (up to 30 minutes extra for Q&A if necessary)
• - Format: Online via Zoom Webinar (limited access for registrants, archive available for two weeks after)
• - Capacity: 500 attendees
• - Cost: Free

This webinar aims to break down complicated legal jargon into simple, actionable steps for human resources and recruitment managers. Participants can expect to learn about the following:

• - Understanding the New Law: Gain insights into the newly designated penalties for promoting illegal employment, along with clarifications on the legal definitions of such offenses.

• - Identifying Risks: An exploration of various risk factors that could unintentionally lead companies into violation territory.

• - Verification Processes: Understand the importance of identity verification and eKYC (electronic Know Your Customer) processes to ensure compliance.

Target Audience

This webinar is tailored for:

• - HR and recruitment personnel hiring or planning to hire highly skilled foreign workers under specified visa categories.
• - Sales professionals, consultants, and business leaders involved in foreign recruitment services.
• - Clients utilizing the foreign job media platform 'NINJA'.

Featured Speakers

The panel will feature distinguished experts in immigration law and foreign employment:

• - Shohei Sugita, a prominent lawyer at Global HR Strategy who serves as a legal counsel for the Foreign Employment Council. He combines extensive legal expertise with a robust understanding of labor law and immigration policies.
• - Nao Fujii, responsible for projects at Liquid GPASS, brings a wealth of experience from his background in digital services and data science, particularly in the context of foreign talent.

The facilitator, Koichi Takeuchi, CEO of Global Power, will guide discussions based on his extensive background in foreign talent recruitment and employment legislation.

About Ninja

The NINJA platform is a job-hunting resource catering to professionals with a business-level proficiency in Japanese. Its database boasts registrations from over 163 countries, making it a valuable tool for companies seeking to hire international talent.

Closing Remarks

As the deadline approaches for stricter laws against promoting illegal employment, equipping yourself wit
To register, follow the link provided and submit the registration form. Links to access the content will be provided mid-May.

For any inquiries regarding the webinar, please contact the Media Division of Global Power at info-gp@globalpower.co.jp.