Guide
Work & Pay Guide
See working hours and durations, and who pays wages, how and when, all at once. Actual conditions are finalized in postings and consultation.
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Hours
Work hour types
Actual hours and pay differ by company. The table below is a general guide; the terms in each job posting take priority.
| Work type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Morning half-day | About 5 hours · agreed per company within 09:00–16:00 |
| Afternoon half-day | About 5 hours · agreed per company within 16:00–23:00 |
| Full-time | Agreed per company within 06:00–23:00 |
| Night | Can start after 21:00 · actual hours agreed |
| Work type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Hours per posting | Varies with each cafeteria's, school's or institution's meal service times · actual hours given in each posting |
| Work type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Half-day | About 4 hours · hours vary by company |
| Full day / full-time | About 8 hours · check the posting for actual start, end and break times |
| Work type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Hours per posting | Varies with each factory's, warehouse's or event's operating hours · actual hours given in each posting |
Pay
Pay & payment comparison
Wages vary by industry, area, company and hours, and are confirmed in consultation and the actual posting. Wages are paid by the hiring business.
Duration
Duration types
Even for the same work, how you find it depends on how long you'll work. Here's when businesses and job seekers each use each type.
Same-day
Working a single day.
- Businesses
- When a worker suddenly can't come, or you need extra hands for just one day for an event or group booking
- Job seekers
- When you want to pick only the days you work, or try out the work first
Short-term
Work lasting from a few days to a few weeks.
- Businesses
- When you want more workers only for busy periods like peak season, holidays or opening preparation
- Job seekers
- When you want to work only for a set period, such as between jobs
Regular
Work that repeats on the same day and time each week.
- Businesses
- When you want to fill always-busy slots, like weekend lunches or weekday evenings, on a fixed basis
- Job seekers
- When you want to work steadily on set days and times that fit your routine
Long-term
Working long-term in a permanent position; may include monthly-salary postings.
- Businesses
- When you're looking for someone to work with long-term instead of hiring anew each time
- Job seekers
- When you want a stable income and a place to work long-term
Payment
Payment methods
Wages are paid by the hiring business. Check the posting for the actual amount and, for monthly pay, the payday.
Daily pay
A set amount per day of work, as a rule settled on the same day.
Hourly pay
Calculated by hours worked, as a rule settled on the same day.
Monthly salary
Paid monthly for long-term, permanent work.
Pay
Basic pay principles
- Daily wages may vary depending on the work, area, hours, experience and company conditions.
- Please confirm the final amount in consultation or in the individual job posting.
- Wages — daily, hourly or monthly — are paid by the hiring business.
- Daily and hourly pay is, as a rule, settled on the same day you work. Check the posting and the company's terms for how it is paid.
Checking the wage in a posting
If a posting shows no wage or says it varies by business, we check the business's conditions and explain them in consultation. Check them together with working hours and break times, and if you were told something different, let your counselor know right away.
About placement fees
Job placement fees follow the standards and procedures set by law, and are explained in the fee schedule posted at our office and during consultation.