Increased burden from the expanded application of social insurance to short-hours workers
First written in FY2018. 2 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 8 of 15 companies on the "Worse" side.
45 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「Many short-hours workers are employed at the group's factories and directly operated stores. If the pension system is changed in the future and the eligibility criteria for social insurance are further expanded, the resulting increase in the group's insurance premium burden and other factors could affect the group's business performance and other matters.」
The risk of an increased insurance premium burden resulting from the expansion of social insurance coverage for short-hours workers is reiterated. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「Many short-hours workers are employed at the group's factories and directly operated stores. If the pension system is changed in the future and the eligibility criteria for social insurance are further expanded, the resulting increase in the group's insurance premium burden and other factors could affect the group's business performance and other matters.」
The risk of an increased insurance premium burden resulting from the expansion of social insurance coverage for short-hours workers is reiterated. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「Many short-hours workers are employed at the group's factories and directly operated stores. If the pension system is changed in the future and the eligibility criteria for social insurance are further expanded, the resulting increase in the group's insurance premium burden and other factors could affect the group's business performance and other matters.」
The increased insurance premium burden if the eligibility criteria for social insurance for short-hours workers are further expanded is described as a separate risk.