Fair Pay & Fair Treatment in Japan – Help for Teachers & Expats (Yokohama City)
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Are you a foreign teacher or staff member in Japan who has faced challenging employment situations, such as mandatory unpaid leave, unexplained reductions in pay, issues with unpaid overtime, being denied legal entitlement to paid leave, or who is simply overworked to the point of exhaustion without proper compensation?
Unfortunately, this happens often in Japan’s education industry, where some companies assume that foreign staff won’t question unfair practices because of language barriers, visa concerns, or simply not knowing where to turn for help.
But you don’t have to accept it.
I’ve helped foreign teachers and part-time staff recover unpaid wages, overtime, bonuses, and other compensation they were owed, while keeping things professional and safe in their workplace.
I am not a lawyer or licensed legal consultant, but I’ve lived and worked in Japan for over 20 years across several industries including education, IT, entertainment, finance, and recruiting. I’ve been involved in several successful labor cases myself and know how to prepare and communicate effectively with employers and authorities to get fair results.
If you’re stuck with unpaid leave, shady contracts, or just have questions and need someone to review your contract, feel free to message me.
Initial Support (¥5000):
- Reviewing your contract
- Identifying possible issues and "red flags" with your contract
- A short Zoom or video chat where I can walk you through what I found in your contract and share some general pointers based on experience — not legal advice, just practical insight you can double-check with a legal professional later if you’d like.
Additional Support (extra fee):
- Drafting complaint letters (English & Japanese)
- Communication strategy with your employer
- Guidance for Labor Office or Tribunal filings
- Recommendations to affordable and reputable law firms in Japan that handle labor-related cases for foreigners.
- Job transition and career support if needed.
Languages: English / 日本語
Location: Yokohama / Tokyo / Online
Meetings: Zoom or public café near Yokohama Station
Initial Consultation Fee: ¥5,000
💬 How to Contact Me:
Please me email with:
- Your job type or industry (school name optional)
- Your current job status — for example, full-time, part-time, temp, or currently between jobs
- A short summary of the issue (for example, unpaid wages, forced leave, or unclear deductions)
- How long you’ve worked in Japan or at your current company
- You may be asked to provide a redacted copy of your contract for initial review.
📩 Serious inquiries only please.
We all work hard, and everyone deserves fair treatment and fair pay. Sometimes one calm, logical, and well-planned step is all it takes to make a company do the right thing.
About me:
I’m a long-term foreign resident of Japan (over 20 years), bilingual (EN/JP), and have helped both teachers and companies resolve workplace issues fairly and professionally. I will disclose my LinkedIn profile and other relevant links during our initial meeting if desired.