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Japan to Expand Workers' Accident Compensation for Freelancers

Japan to Expand Workers' Accident Compensation for Freelancers

   Tokyo, Nov. 20 (Jiji Press)--Japan's labor ministry plans to expand the scope of freelance workers eligible for workers' accident compensation insurance to cover all industries in principle.
   A subcommittee of the Labor Policy Council, which advises the labor minister, held a meeting to discuss the plan Monday.
   The measure, which the ministry hopes to implement by autumn next year, is aimed at creating an environment in which freelancers can work with a sense of security amid the diversification of working styles.
   Workers' accident compensation insurance is a national scheme in which corporate employees can receive benefits if they are involved in accidents during work or while commuting. Insurance premiums are paid by employers.
   The scheme has a special system allowing small business operators and freelancers in some industries to enroll if they pay premiums.

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