Minimum Wage in the United States and Japan: Difference between revisions

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Revision as of 00:45, 15 November 2006

History of Minimum Wage

Minimum Wage Definition

Minimum Wage Differences

United States

Whom does minimum wage apply?

Japan

Whom does minimum wage apply?

United States and Japan Enforcement Laws

United States

Who regulates?
  • Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division
What is regulated?
  • Minimum Wage
  • Overtime
  • Child Labor Standards
  • Record Keeping
How are regulations maintained?
  • Submitting of Records
Consequences
  • Fines not exceeding $10,000 per violation

Japan

Who regulates?
  • Ministry of Labour
What is regulated?
  • Minimum Wage
How are regulations maintained?
  • Inspections in Demember and Springtime
  • Submitting Records
Consequences
  • Fine not exceeding 10,000 yen

Disadvantages/Advantages of Minimum Wage

United States vs Japan

United State's Federal Affects

United State's State Affects

Japan's Regional Affects