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Workers' Accident Compensation Insurance (Rōsai)
労災保険（労働者災害補償保険）
In short: Covers treatment, lost wages and more for work or commuting injuries and illnesses. Any business employing even one worker is covered.Any business employing at least one worker is covered by workers' compensation; benefits are paid for injuries, illness, disability or death caused by work or commuting.(Source: jsite.mhlw.go.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per MHLW guidebook checked 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/11200000/001628619.pdf
- Claim time limits — not recorded.
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
- Any business employing at least one worker is covered by workers' compensation; benefits are paid for injuries, illness, disability or death caused by work or commuting. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Household | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Child age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Work / insurance type | You are a worker (employee) of a business; injury or illness caused by work or commuting. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Disability | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Where to apply
- Absence benefit claims are filed by the worker directly with the Labour Standards Inspection Office. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
Not yet verified from an official source.
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Key details
- Medical treatment benefit: necessary treatment for work/commuting injury or illness. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
- Absence benefit: from the 4th day off, 80% of the daily basic benefit amount (60% insurance benefit + 20% special payment). For days 1–3 of a work injury the employer pays 60% of average wages. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
- Other benefits: injury/disease pension, disability, survivors, funeral and care benefits. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、労災保険について伺いたいのですが、対象になるか、何を持っていけばよいか教えていただけますか。
Hello. I would like to ask about workers' compensation (rōsai). Am I eligible, and what documents should I bring?
すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。
Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.
Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?
Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.