Ibaraki’s Reward Plan and Japan’s Labor Reality | Politics | The ORIENTAL ECONOMIST

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Ibaraki plans to pay residents for reporting companies using foreign workers without a visa — This could lead to increased vigilance against illegal employment but may also risk fostering discrimination.
The plan targets agricultural sector, where most arrests occur — Highlighting the need for more regulated labor practices in specific industries. Fique de olho
More prefectures might follow Ibaraki’s example, intensifying scrutiny over foreign workers.

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Ibaraki’s Reward Plan and Japan’s Labor Reality | Politics | The ORIENTAL ECONOMIST

Ibaraki Prefecture plans to start a new reward system in 2026. The prefecture will pay residents to provide information about companies that use foreign workers without a visa.

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