Information on daily life Refuse disposal and recycling In case of emergency Guide to consultation services Notice		Enabling Foreigners to Live Comfortably in Their Communities: A Message to all Foreigners and Employers [Help Prevent Illegal Employment] ・ Illegal employment, such as the employment of people on "temporary visitor" visas and the employment of people who are residing in Japan illegally, is a growing problem. ・ Illegally employed foreigners cause a variety of problems not only in terms of labor issues, but in many arenas including public morals and public security. ・ Illegally employed foreigners may face some serious human rights abuses, including working for low wages and being unable to obtain adequate relief if they are involved an occupational accident. [What constitutes illegal employment?] ・ Labor activities for which a person receives payment, which are performed by a person who entered the country illegally or is currently living in the country illegally. ・ Labor activities for which a person receives payment, which are performed by foreigners who have resident status but who have not obtained a permit to engage in activities other than those permitted under their resident status. * If such a permit is obtained, the person can work legally. [Confirm the Resident Status] ・ When employing a foreign resident, be sure to examine their passport and check their resident status. ・ Foreigners with a resident status that does not allow them to work, such as "temporary visitor," may not obtain employment. [How to Read an Immigration Stamp in a Passport] The sample stamp below shows that this passport holder entered Japan for the purpose of a short-term stay, such as for sightseeing activities or visiting relatives, on March 21, 2004. It shows that the visa is valid for 90 days and that the individual entered Japan at Narita International Airport Terminal 2. *Business owners who hire foreigners that do not have a work permit, and individuals who help foreigners enter the country illegally may be subject to penalties including imprisonment of up to three years and fines of up to ¥3 million. <Contact> Atsugi Police Station, Phone (046) 223-0110.