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Code of Practice
The code of practice
Adopted by
Japan Staffing Services Association  (JASSA)
(Translated from the original Japanese text)
 With a view to solidifying the social confidence the industry has gained to this day, assuring the continued wholesome growth of the industry, and fulfilling the industry's specific roles and functions, members of TWSAJ have unanimously adopted this Code of Practice and agreed to abide by it with pride and responsibility.
1 (Principles of Management)

 In recognition of the public aspect of Temporary work businesses (hereinafter called "TWSs") and in conformity with applicable laws and ordinances, all members shall engage in business according to the following principles:

(1) Acting with fairness and quality-consciousness at all times and staying conversant with relevant national labor policies.
 
(2) Supporting the progress of the community through maximum use of the benefits of private enterprises, that is to say, operating their businesses as flexibly as possible based on their own initiatives and risks.
 
(3) Giving high regard to individual workers' rights and helping to improve the quality of their lives in terms of income, well-being and sense of challenge by securing suitable work assignments for them and developing their professional skills to the extent possible.
 
(4) Serving clients by flexibly responding to their ever changing human resource needs.
 
2 (Individual Rights and Preference)

 In recognition of the function of their business as immediately serving human beings, members shall observe the following principles while giving high regard to the individual workers:

(1) Respecting the individual's freedom to choose an occupation.
Never forcing workers to accept specific assignments against their will or preventing them from finding employment they would prefer.
 
(2) Respecting their desires with regard to employment terms and types of employment as well.
 
(3) Abiding by non-discrimination laws.
 
(4) Paying thoughtful consideration to the particular individual circumstances of the disabled and the aged and to cordially assisting them in securing jobs.
 
3 (Relationships with temporary workers)

 Members shall duly promote temporary workers' well-being and protect them from any unjust disadvantages as follows:

(1) Providing proper guidance so that temporary workers may have self-respect in their work.
 
(2) Paying all scheduled wages on a designated date in a designated manner regardless of whether the TWB has been paid by its client.
 
(3) Taking appropriate actions to develop temporary workers' professional skills.
 
(4) Providing temporary workers with proper social security benefits.
 
(5) Refraining from preventing temporary workers from taking reasonable paid leaves.
 
(6) Ensuring that temporary workers are not subjected to such disadvantages as the violation of privacy, unjust cancellation of employment contracts or unjust alteration of employment terms.
 
(7) In case any rink or danger to the health and safety of temporary workers is discovered, promptly notifying the parties concerned and taking necessary measures to remedy the situation.
 
4 (Right Person in Right Place)

 In recognition of the principle that proper assessment of worker qualifications that society expects of TWBs members shall strive to achieve these goals while keeping in mind the following particular points:

(1) In addition to adequately considering the knowledge, skills and experience that workers demonstrate, trying to discover and use other potential abilities.
 
(2) Checking periodically to confirm whether current assignments are suitable to workers.
 
5 (Publicity)

(1) Member shall never make an exaggerated or false statement in advertising, sales promotion and promotion and publicity materials.
 
(2) Members shall explain the TWB system to any interested party, regardless of whether the party is a corporation or an individual.
 
(3) As TWBs function to serve the public, it is necessary for the industry to gain the public's confidence by disclosing information to some extent. Members, therefore, shall cooperate in participating in various surveys and research studies conducted by TWSAJ with appropriate disclosure as a principal aim.
 
6 (Relationships with Clients)

 In an effort to support the growth and prosperity of their clients' businesses through the efficient and efficient operation of TWBs, members shall pay due attention to the following principles:

(1) Members shall maintain close contact with clients and secure proper working environments for temporary workers.
 
(2) In case clients do not abide by applicable laws and agreements relating to TWBs, members shall do their utmost to ensure compliance by client's actions remain unchanged temporary workers to that client.
 
(3) Members shall not supply new temporary workers to work on premises where a labor dispute is in progress unless there is an agreement among all the parties to the dispute that temporary workers are acceptable.
 
7 (Fair Competition)

 In recognition of the principle that the efficiency of private business as enhanced by free and fair competition will contribute to the public good, members shall engage freely in their business activities according to such principle as well as their own means and ideas. However, members shall refrain from the following practices:

(1) Recruiting temporary workers who are currently bound by assignments with other TWBs.
 
(2) Setting up unreasonably low rates which might be deemed to be 'unfair trade practices'.
 
(3) Slandering or defaming other TWBs.
 
8 (Contracts)

 In recognition of the principle that fulfillment of contracts is a fundamental rule of society, members shall follow this principle and permit all parties with whom they interact, whether corporate or individual, to conduct themselves in the same manner.
 
9 (Resolution of Disputes)

 In case a dispute arises, all parties concerned shall make every effort to settle the matter amicably and in good faith as rapidly as possible. However, members may seek advice and assistance from TWSAJ as the case may require.
 
10 (Secrecy Observation)

 Member shell take all reasonable steps to protect the security of any confidential information obtained in connection with their activities, regardless of whether the information is related to an individual or a business entity.
 
11 (Inform Employees)

 Member shell procure that their respective employees shall familiarize themselves with, and abide by, this Code of Practice.
 
(Adopted: 29 May, 1995)
Remarks:
 TWBs are now widely accepted in many developed countries throughout the world as a growing private enterprise. In fact, the various national federations of TWBs have worked together to establish the CIETT as an international confederation to promote the healthy development of the industry. In Japan has been a CIETT member since 1994.
 The CIETT recognizes self-regulation as the most preferable from of control, and the CIETT Code of Practice is based on this principle. Reflecting the spirit of this CIETT Cord, TWSAJ has created its own Code of Practice to meet the particular requirements of Japan.
(Translated from the original Japanese text)
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