〈Before starting a part-time job〉

　You will probably have more opportunities to work part time than you have in the past. But if you find that your part-time job is interfering in your student life, it might be what’s known in Japan as a “black” part-time job. For example, the actual conditions may be different from what was stated in the job ad, your employer might pencil you in for a shift even though you have a test on that day, you may be unable to take days off, or you might not be allowed to quit unless you find a replacement.
　So before you begin a part-time job, first pay attention to the following to avoid becoming the victim of a black part-time job You should also be careful about part-time jobs that require illegal work in exchange for high compensation. Be sure to consider whether or not you can really work with peace of mind before starting a part-time job.

1.Confirm the working conditions.
　Even a part-time job is based on a labor contract, and the Labor Standards Act applies. The student is a party to the contract. Before you start working, you might find it difficult to speak up even if you have concerns, but it is dangerous to begin working under conditions that you cannot agree with. So have a proper conversation with the employer to confirm everything you need to know.

2.Get the working conditions in writing
　Under the Labor Standards Act, an employer must make the working conditions clear at the time the contract is concluded, and the following six matters, which are especially important, must be set down in writing. The document presenting the working conditions that you will be shown is referred to (in Japan) as a “working conditions notification.” Be sure to receive and carefully examine your working conditions notification.

1. How long is the contract?
2. Criteria for renewing the labor contract if it is a fixed-term contract
3. Where are what sort of work will you do? (location, description, etc.)
4. What’s the situation with working hours and days off? (work start and finish times, whether there’s overtime, etc.)
5. How will wages be paid? (how wages are determined and calculated, payment method and dates)
6. Rules when leaving the job (matters concerning resignation or dismissal)

3.Keep the documents
　To avoid problems, keep the following documents

1. Recruitment information
2. Working conditions notification and other documents relating to the labor contract
3. Pay slips

〈Organizations to consult with that you should be aware of〉

　Because students tend not to be well versed in labor law, and may find it difficult to object to things, there are workplaces where they are treated unlawfully or inappropriately.
　If something occurs that bothers you, don’t worry about it alone and try to put up with it. Instead, ask for advice at an early stage.

1.Easy-to-understand explanatory pamphlets about labor law

• Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Useful Information about Labor Law
  　This is an easy-to-understand pamphlet (PDF file) that explains aspects of labor law that you will want to be aware of if you are working. The areas covered include working conditions, overtime pay, extra pay for late-night work, paid holidays, and dismissal.
• MHLW, Check Your Working Conditions(Japanese language only)
  Organizes and summarizes labor-law-related information.

2.Who to consult if you have a problem

• Student Support Division, Educational and Student Affairs Department (2F Administration Office)
  　Monday-Friday: 8:30-17:00
  　Email address:soudan@adm.kanazawa-u.ac.jp
• General Labor Consultation Corner
  　Offers advice, including to students, on a wide range of matters that include dismissal, termination, bullying/teasing, and power harassment. Expert advisors address your problems face to face or over the phone. There’s no need to reserve, and the advice is free of charge.
  
  
• General Labor Consultation Corner, Ishikawa Labor Bureau
  6F Kanazawa Station West Joint Government Building, 3-4-1 Sainen, Kanazawa-shi　Tel: 076-265-4432
  (Monday-Friday: 9:30-12:00, 13:00-17:00)
  
  
• Kanazawa General Labor Consultation Corner
  3F Kanazawa Shinkanda Joint Government Building, 4-3-10 Shinkanda, Kanazawa-shi　Tel: 076-292-7947
  (Monday-Friday: 9:30-12:00, 13:00-17:00)
  
  
• Working Conditions Consultation Hotline
  0120-811-610(Hai! Roudou)
  (Monday-Friday: 17:00-22:00, Weekends and holidays:9:00-21:00)