Hey, I hope this is the correct place to ask. I got a new job, starting in April, and I want to quit my previous job, but I want to use my Paid Vacations days. My former employer told me that “Japanese labor laws prohibit working at one job while on PV at another”, but I cannot find anything related to that on the web. Can anybody shed some light on this issue?
I mean, I know a lot of people who have more than one job, but I’ve never heard of anyone worrying about that.
Anyway… any info is appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
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I was transitioning to a new company when I realized I have more paid leaves than the days between my last day at old company and first day at the new one. So I just forfeited the extra days – just not worth the extra hassle.
Apparently you’re not alone, many people thought it’s okay to start working at your new place while taking PTO from previous job, [but according to this article you probably shouldn’t.](https://haredas.jp/jobchange_insurance_210318/)
I feel like I saw that in a work contract. My main understanding is that while you’re on vacation, you’re still under the rules of your work contract (that might specify not to have two jobs). And while you’re on a paid vacation at the end of your job, you’re still an employee during that period (though there are a lot of rules that say that companies generally can’t tell you what you can or can’t do on vacation).
I don’t know the validity of that, but the basic thing is that if you do this, both companies will know about it because health insurance dual coverage will be spotted and both companies will be informed.
Unfortunately, on PTO, you are officially still part of the old company’s payroll and they are handling your taxes and health insurance at that time. PTO overlapping into your next job would be a logistical challenge trying to handle the taxes and health insurance while double emoyed.
>can I do it
Yes
> should I do it
No. You would probably be breaking contract, also your new company will be pissed too, as your salary will be overlapping with your other company, creating a lot of hassle for taxing
It would cause a conflict with your Shakai Hoken. So both employees (edit: employers) would have to communicate with each other.
Some employers will buy the PTO days.