Part-time job (part-time job, from German Arbeit, work) means temporary jobs performed in Japan. This type of service is mainly sought after by students and foreigners who are going to spend some time in Japan. It's a great way to get to know the culture better and still earn some money to help with living expenses.
It's also good information to add to your resume. Jobs can be all week, but only half a working day or half a week and last a few months. There are several opportunities to choose from.
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How does Arubaito work?
Arubaito is a form of temporary work with a period that can vary from 2 to 6 months. There are vacancies in large industries, in the food, auto parts, electronics sectors. The selection for these vacancies usually starts from October and is called until the beginning of the following year. For those interested in working as Arubaito, it is necessary to pay attention to the deadline for issuing the work visa, the procedures can take up to 03 months.
Job openings are published on the companies' own websites that are in need of employees. It can be through referrals, selection of individuals who meet the requirements, among others. One important thing to consider is whether the documents are up to date; if you are going to exercise the profession, you should check the validation of the diploma and everything regarding the employment contract.
Arubaito is great for those who cannot live in Japan but will stay for a while to study or work. Therefore, it usually occurs during the school vacation period. This practice is common among nikkeis (descendants of Japanese) from Brazil.
Salaries range from ¥900 per hour to ¥1,200 per hour and jobs can be in a variety of industries especially food and electronics. Arubaito is the only form permitted by law for international students.
The work is usually 28 hours a week, this is a part-time job. But during the holidays the student can work 40 hours a week, but the school must authorize it. When the person does not speak the language well, he is still able to work generally in services that demand more of his physical capacity. But if the student is fluent, he can even get a job in the area he is studying to act.
This is a great way to practice the language. The working days and hours will depend on the company, and can be during weekdays, some days at night, or just on weekends. It is up to the student to decide which type of work best suits their lifestyle. Those starting out in factories or convenience stores average salary from ¥850 per hour to ¥1250 per hour.
In Arubaito, it is important to that the work relationship changes a little, especially in of benefits. For example, the company you work for as Arubaito is unlikely to pay for transportation, insurance or dormitory.
prerequisites
For the Arubaito, it is necessary to be of Japanese descent, be between 18 and 30 years old, and be enrolled in a school or university. When considering taking on this type of service in Japan, it is ideal for the person to already think about applying for the work visa issuance which can be a bit time-consuming.
Other required documents are: a certificate of criminal records (it is necessary to have a clean record), a valid port, and the Koseki tohon (family registry that serves as a document to recognize Japanese families) in order to prove descent.
Something important is also to be prepared psychologically because even though it is a trabalho temporário, it requires a lot of effort and most of them are jobs that require strength and agility. In Japan, the workweek has six days, one more than Brazil, so it can be more demanding in that sense.
Laws, contracts and rights
In Japan, as in many other countries, there are labor laws that must be strictly followed by both those who hire and those who are hired. Some laws are:
- Labor Standards Act (is above laws created by the company)
- Labor Unions Act
- Equal Employment Opportunity Act
- Minimum Wage Law
People who are 15 years old cannot work in Japan in any way, not even as Arubaito. In the case of temporary work, the employee already has the date of their departure determined, but it can happen that the contract is renewed. But the maximum duration is 3 years. The salary varies according to the function and time spent on the job.
Some of the rights that the Japanese worker has are:
- sickness benefit (if the illness is work-related, the amount changes);
- work accident insurance (when at work or on the way);
- pregnant woman (do not put the pregnant woman at a disadvantage);
- vacation (for full-time and part-time employees);
- work schedule (average of 40 hours weekly, not the case for Arubaito);
- overtime (maximum of 360 hours per year);
- night work (from 10 PM to 5 AM), minors under 18 years old cannot perform night work;
- unemployment insurance (takes various factors into and can be paid for 90 to 360 days).
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