Many workers are wrongly denied enrollment in Employee Health and Pension Insurance (Shakai Hoken). The first step is knowing if you qualify. Here’s a simple checklist to help you understand your eligibility. 

Basic Eligibility Checklist: 

Working Hours: 

□ Do you work 20+ hours per week at a company with 51+ employees? 

OR 

□ Do you work 30+ hours per week at a company with fewer than 51 employees? 

Contract Status: 

□ Is your employment expected to last more than 2 months? 

□ Is your monthly income ¥88,000 or more? 

If you checked three of the above boxes, you are likely eligible for enrollment in Shakai Hoken. 

Important 

The 51+ employee threshold counts those working 30+ hours per week. 

Enrollment Obligations 

All companies, regardless of size, have obligations regarding social insurance enrollment: 

– Incorporated companies (株式会社, 有限会社 etc.): Must enroll eligible workers even if they have just one employee 

– Unincorporated companies: Must enroll eligible workers if they have five or more employees 

Need Help Checking Your Eligibility? 

The union can: 

• Verify your company’s size through official records 

• Check if your company is incorporated 

• Help determine if you meet all qualifying criteria 

• Advise on your specific situation 

If you believe you’re eligible for Shakai Hoken but your employer isn’t enrolling you, you don’t have to face this situation alone. The General Union has extensive experience helping workers secure their right to proper social insurance enrollment, and we can guide you through the process of obtaining these crucial benefits. Request a consultation, and let us help you!