Ministerial Ordinance amending rules on employment for skill development of foreign nationals
労働施策の総合的な推進並びに労働者の雇用の安定及び職業生活の充実等に関する法律等の一部を改正する法律の施行に伴う法務省・厚生労働省関係省令の整備に関する省令
Published: 2026-09-30 · Source: e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Stage: In Force · Area: Labor / Employment · Impact (preliminary): Medium · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-10-20
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AI summary
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Summary
Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Ordinance No. 6 of 2026 was promulgated on 2026-09-30, with an effective date of 2026-10-01. It amends the Enforcement Regulations of the Act on Proper Implementation of Employment for Skill Development of Foreign Nationals and Protection of Foreign Nationals in Employment for Skill Development (Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Ordinance No. 4 of 2025), as part of adjustments accompanying implementation of amendments to legislation on comprehensive labor policy, employment stability and working life.
Business Impact
Employers participating in employment for skill development of foreign nationals and foreign nationals in that framework may be affected by changes to its implementing regulations, rather than by general employment rules alone. The listing does not identify the provisions changed or their practical effects.
Recommended Action
Review of the official Japanese text could clarify the amended provisions, their application from 2026-10-01 and any transitional arrangements.
Timeline of related official records
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- 2026-09-30 — Promulgated (instrument recorded by e-Gov Law Search) Original Japanese source
- 2026-10-01 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search Original Japanese source