Worker Dispatching Act / Social Security System
Two types of limitation in employment period (for temporary workers and companies hiring temporary worker)
Here is the summary of the current Worker Dispatching Act.
Limitation on employment period for temporary agency work
There are two types of limitation on employment period: 1. limitation per temporary agency worker, and 2. limitation per client company that uses temporary agency workers.
1. Limitation per temporary agency worker:
Employment period permitted for a temporary agency worker to be assigned in the same department is up to 3 years. After the initial 3 years, it is permitted for the temporary agency worker to work in a different department in the same company, or work in the same company if the worker is permanently employed by the temporary work agency.
2. limitation per client company that uses temporary agency workers:
A company is permitted to use temporary agency workers in the same business establishment for up to 3 years, in principle.
After the initial 3 years, the company is permitted to extend the period of use for a designated period (3 years maximum) only when the company follows the necessary procedures.
