Editorial

15:00 JST, November 17, 2024

A new law to protect freelance workers, who do not belong to any organization, came into effect this month. As diverse ways of working become more widespread, it is important to create an environment in which they can do their jobs with peace of mind.

Freelancing has become one way of working, with IT engineers, animators, writers and interpreters being typical examples.

There is also an increasing number of freelance workers who take one-off jobs, such as food delivery, known as “gig work.” According to a private survey, the number of people for whom freelancing is their main occupation is believed to have reached around 3.2 million in 2023.

However, there are still many cases in which freelancers have been forced to........

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