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The Freelance Protection Law in Japan
June 10, 2024
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Employment Matters Vlog #59
Speaker: Rikisuke Yamanaka (Ushijima & Partners / Japan)
The number of freelancers is growing year after year. However, it is widely acknowledged that, unlike workers, freelancers have less legal protection and may face unfair disadvantages. Watch this vlog to learn how the new law protects freelancers in Japan.
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