Non-Regular Employees

Non-Regular Employees (非正規雇用労働者) encompass workers who are employed on a part-time basis or for a fixed term, rather than indefinitely. This category includes part-time workers, contract workers, and dispatched workers. Historically, non-regular employees in Japan have often experienced different working conditions, lower wages, and fewer benefits compared to regular employees. The separate reporting of the gender pay gap for this group highlights disparities that may arise from the concentration of women in non-regular employment.