Editorial

16:26 JST, April 27, 2025

Freelancers who receive jobs from companies are in a weak position. The Japan Fair Trade Commission has taken steps to correct problematic transactions and prevent these workers from being treated unfairly.

It is hoped that company executives will take this opportunity to thoroughly comply with the rules for transactions with such workers.

Based on the Freelance Law, the JFTC has issued administrative guidance to 45 companies in four industries, such as animation production, calling for them to fix how they commission freelancers. This is the first time such guidance has been given since the law took effect last November.

The law requires, among other things, that businesses outsourcing work to freelancers specify the details of........

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