Review of Squid Fishing Minimum Wage Revision
At the first subcommittee meeting, members considered revising the minimum wage in light of wage conditions in the squid fishing industry and concluded that further deliberation was needed. The...
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10Review of Fishing Minimum Wage Revision
The second expert committee meeting to review revisions to the minimum wage for fishing (skipjack and tuna) will be held on October 29, 2026. At the first meeting, the committee concluded that...
Central Minimum Wage Council: Review of the Guideline System
A list of meetings of the Central Minimum Wage Council’s plenary council on the future of the guideline system. It gives the meeting dates and agendas for 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2026, with columns for...
Key Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Changes for October 2026
The article outlines major Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare制度 changes taking effect in October 2026 across employment and labor, welfare, and pensions. It covers mandatory employer measures...
Japan’s Domestic Coastal Steel Vessel Wage Review
The Expert Panel on the Minimum Wage for the Domestic Coastal Steel Vessel Operation Industry will deliberate on the proposed revision referred to the Transport Policy Council under the Minimum Wage...
Support Measures for SMEs Facing Minimum Wage Hikes
On September 3, this fiscal year’s minimum wage was finalized by the local minimum wage councils in all prefectures, bringing the national weighted average to 1,177 yen. The Small and Medium...
Minimum Wage Amounts and Related Data
This collection includes prefecturespecific minimum wage amounts and increases, recommendation and effective dates, ranks, and minimum wage trends, as well as materials on impact rates, belowminimum...
FY2026 Economic and Fiscal White Paper—Toward a Growth-Oriented Economy— | Chapter 5Time and Labor Supply: Hours, Commuting, and Local Wages
Although working hours are trending downward, fulltime workers find it difficult to adjust their schedules flexibly. Long working hours harm health and satisfaction, while commuting time also affects...
Central Minimum Wage Council Guideline Subcommittee
Records of meetings of the Central Minimum Wage Council’s Guideline Subcommittee. From fiscal 2020 through fiscal 2026, the page lists meeting dates for sessions addressing “Guidelines for Revising...
Czech Government Announces 7.7% Increase in Statutory Monthly Minimum Wage from January 2026
The Czech Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs announced on August 29 that the monthly minimum wage will be increased by 1,600 koruna (7.7%) from the current level to 22,400 koruna (approximately...