“I Didn’t Know” Is No Excuse in Foreign Employment
— Common Violations and What Companies Must Know About Risks and Countermeasures② —
（4）契約・書類管理の注意点
Key Points for Contract and Document Management
✅契約書は必ず母国語で説明し署名
✅支援計画や業務内容が契約通りか確認
✅労働条件変更時は書類を再交付し記録を残す
➡「契約したから安心」ではなく、運用が契約通りかを定期的に確認すること。
❌複数企業で同じ外国人を働かせる
❌偽装請負や見せかけの契約
❌通訳費などを本人に負担させる（原則会社負担）
✅Employment contracts must be explained and signed in the worker’s native language
✅When working conditions change, reissue updated documents and keep records
✅Confirm that the support plan and job duties match the contract
➡Don’t assume that signing a contract is enough—regularly check whether actual practices align with the contract.
❌Employing the same foreign worker across multiple companies
❌Disguised subcontracting or sham contracts
❌Requiring workers to pay for interpretation services (these should be covered by the company)
（5）支援機関・監理団体の選び方
How to Choose Supervising and Support Organizations
✅行政指導歴や公式リストを確認
✅多言語対応・生活支援体制の有無をチェック
✅“格安”や仲介任せの業者には注意
✅Ｃheck for any history of administrative penalties or inclusion on official watchlists
✅Be cautious of “bargain” agencies or those that rely heavily on local intermediaries
✅Confirm whether multilingual support and daily life assistance systems are in place
（6）自主点検と内部監査のすすめ
Recommendations for Self-Inspection and Internal Audits
✅社会保険証明・給与明細・タイムカードの確認
✅契約内容や支援計画の最新化
✅匿名通報制度や相談体制の整備
➡「問題が起きていないか」ではなく、「運用は正しいか」を点検しましょう。
✅Verify social insurance enrollment, pay slips, and timecard records
✅Ensure that contracts and support plans are up to date
✅Establish anonymous reporting systems and consultation channels
➡Don’t just ask “Are there any problems?”—ask “Is our operation compliant?”
| 違反内容 Violation | 処分例 Penalty Example |
| 残業代未払 Unpaid overtime | 是正勧告・罰金・公表 Correction order, fines, public disclosure |
| 契約外業務 Work outside contract scope | 認定取消・事業停止 Revocation of certification, suspension of operations |
| パスポート取り上げ Confiscation of passport | 刑事罰対象 Subject to criminal penalties |
| 保証金徴収 Collection of security deposits | 国際条約違反・受入停止 Violation of international treaties, suspension of acceptance |
