Contracts Japan’s Supreme Court backs equal pay for full-time contract staff Latest ruling challenges practice allocating lower wages to non-permanent workers iStock.com/maroke Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Tuesday 02 June 2026 Japan’s top court has upheld a ruling barring companies from using labels like “contract employee” to justify paying lower wages to workers performing the same duties as regular staff. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Remuneration Japan tightens rules on equal pay, perks to address labour shortages Contracts Nearly half of Mexico’s workforce do not have written contracts Contracts Contract alone does not create employment relationship, FWC rules Misclassification Philippines Supreme Court pulls plug on broadcaster’s contract loophole