Japan's labor officials have proposed easing restrictions on hiring temporary workers to make it easier for companies to hire them.
The proposal was presented on Thursday at the labor ministry's council, comprising of representatives from labor and management.
Currently, companies are only allowed to maintain a particular position for a maximum period of 3 years if it is filled by a temporary worker. Hiring workers dispatched by staffing companies is considered to be only a temporary measure.
Under the proposal, companies will be allowed to replace temporary workers reaching their 3-year limit with new temporary workers after they hear opinions from those representing employees, such as a labor union.
Source: NewsOnJapan
