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

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=Minimum Wage Differences=
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===United States===
===United States===
Whom does minimum wage apply?
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===Japan===
=United States and Japan Enforcement Laws=
=United States and Japan Enforcement Laws=

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

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