Law to oversee foreign trainees' work conditions takes effect in Japan

A law designed to strengthen supervision of companies and farms that accept foreigners working under a government trainee program took effect Wednesday to prevent human rights abuses in the workplace.In response to reports of illegally long working hours and harsh conditions under the Technical Intern Training Program, the new law provides for penalties for employers who violate trainees' human rights.Doctor slams Japan's foreign vocational trainee systemIn addition, supervising organizations that connect trainees with host institutions need to obtain permission from the state to operate. O…READ FULL ARTICLE