Japan Hires or Pays Fine Under Disability Law Change
Tokyo reports a revised unemployment law requiring firms with 300 plus workers to hire 1.5 percent handicapped staff or face a monthly fine near $100 per unfilled position. Nissan plans to raise handicapped hires to 494 this spring, IBM Japan expands its program with 120 handicapped workers and a six month training plan, stressing no discrimination and full-time status.