With the amendment to the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act, effected on September 1, 2020, if a worker employed by more than one company suffers work-related injuries or illnesses, the compensation benefit will be calculated based on the worker’s total wage.
Point 1
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After the amendment |
The compensation benefit will be calculated based on the combined wages paid to the worker by the multiple companies. |
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Before the amendment |
The compensation benefit was calculated based on the wage paid by the company relating to the industrial accident. |
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Point 2
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After the amendment |
In certifying an industrial accident, the concerned worker’s workload, such as duty hours or stress, at all the workplaces will be assessed in a comprehensive manner. |
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Before the amendment |
The workload at the particular workplace relating to the accident was assessed. |
Related information (Japanese only)
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/koyou_roudou/roudoukijun/rousai/rousaihukugyou.html
