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(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:
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Acting with fairness and
quality-consciousness at all times and staying conversant
with relevant national labor policies.
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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.
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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.
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Serving clients by flexibly
responding to their ever changing human resource needs.
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(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:
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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.
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Respecting their desires
with regard to employment terms and types of employment
as well.
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Abiding by non-discrimination
laws.
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Paying thoughtful consideration
to the particular individual circumstances of the disabled
and the aged and to cordially assisting them in securing
jobs.
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(Relationships with temporary
workers)
Members shall duly promote temporary workers' well-being and
protect them from any unjust disadvantages as follows:
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Providing proper guidance
so that temporary workers may have self-respect in their
work.
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Paying all scheduled wages
on a designated date in a designated manner regardless
of whether the TWB has been paid by its client.
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Taking appropriate actions
to develop temporary workers' professional skills.
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Providing temporary workers
with proper social security benefits.
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Refraining from preventing
temporary workers from taking reasonable paid leaves.
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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.
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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.
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(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:
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In addition to adequately
considering the knowledge, skills and experience that
workers demonstrate, trying to discover and use other
potential abilities.
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Checking periodically to
confirm whether current assignments are suitable to workers.
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(Publicity)
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Member shall never make an
exaggerated or false statement in advertising, sales promotion
and promotion and publicity materials.
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Members shall explain the
TWB system to any interested party, regardless of whether
the party is a corporation or an individual.
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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.
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(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:
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Members shall maintain close
contact with clients and secure proper working environments
for temporary workers.
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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.
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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.
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(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:
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Recruiting temporary workers
who are currently bound by assignments with other TWBs.
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Setting up unreasonably low
rates which might be deemed to be 'unfair trade practices'.
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Slandering or defaming other
TWBs.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(Inform Employees)
Member shell procure that their respective employees shall
familiarize themselves with, and abide by, this Code of Practice.
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