{"id":3729,"date":"2025-01-27T00:28:09","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T00:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/?p=3729"},"modified":"2025-01-27T00:28:44","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T00:28:44","slug":"what-is-a-employment-insurance-card-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/what-is-a-employment-insurance-card-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Employment Insurance Card in Japan?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/what-is-a-employment-insurance-card-in-japan\/#What_is_a_Japanese_Employment_Insurance_Card\" >What is a Japanese Employment Insurance Card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/what-is-a-employment-insurance-card-in-japan\/#What_Does_the_Card_Contain\" >What Does the Card Contain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/what-is-a-employment-insurance-card-in-japan\/#How_Do_You_Get_the_Employment_Insurance_Card\" >How Do You Get the Employment Insurance Card?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/what-is-a-employment-insurance-card-in-japan\/#Step_1_Employers_Responsibility\" >Step 1: Employer\u2019s Responsibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/what-is-a-employment-insurance-card-in-japan\/#Step_2_Employees_Role\" >Step 2: Employee\u2019s Role<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/what-is-a-employment-insurance-card-in-japan\/#What_to_Do_When_Changing_Jobs\" >What to Do When Changing Jobs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/what-is-a-employment-insurance-card-in-japan\/#Lost_Your_Employment_Insurance_Card\" >Lost Your Employment Insurance Card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/what-is-a-employment-insurance-card-in-japan\/#Who_is_Eligible_for_Employment_Insurance\" >Who is Eligible for Employment Insurance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/what-is-a-employment-insurance-card-in-japan\/#Steps_to_Retrieve_Your_Employment_Insurance_Card\" >Steps to Retrieve Your Employment Insurance Card<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/what-is-a-employment-insurance-card-in-japan\/#If_You_Need_Benefits_or_Enrollment_Immediately\" >If You Need Benefits or Enrollment Immediately<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/what-is-a-employment-insurance-card-in-japan\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/what-is-a-employment-insurance-card-in-japan\/#1_What_happens_if_I_cannot_retrieve_my_card_from_the_previous_employer\" >1. What happens if I cannot retrieve my card from the previous employer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/what-is-a-employment-insurance-card-in-japan\/#2_How_long_does_it_take_to_get_a_reissued_card\" >2. How long does it take to get a reissued card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/what-is-a-employment-insurance-card-in-japan\/#3_Will_it_affect_my_new_job_if_I_dont_have_the_card\" >3. Will it affect my new job if I don\u2019t have the card?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/what-is-a-employment-insurance-card-in-japan\/#Tips_to_Avoid_Issues_in_the_Future\" >Tips to Avoid Issues in the Future<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/what-is-a-employment-insurance-card-in-japan\/#1_Check_Your_Employment_Insurance_Card_%E9%9B%87%E7%94%A8%E4%BF%9D%E9%99%BA%E8%A2%AB%E4%BF%9D%E9%99%BA%E8%80%85%E8%A8%BC\" >1. Check Your Employment Insurance Card (\u96c7\u7528\u4fdd\u967a\u88ab\u4fdd\u967a\u8005\u8a3c)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/what-is-a-employment-insurance-card-in-japan\/#2_Check_with_Your_Current_or_Previous_Employer\" >2. Check with Your Current or Previous Employer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/what-is-a-employment-insurance-card-in-japan\/#3_Visit_the_Hello_Work_Office_%E3%83%8F%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AF%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AF\" >3. Visit the Hello Work Office (\u30cf\u30ed\u30fc\u30ef\u30fc\u30af)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/what-is-a-employment-insurance-card-in-japan\/#4_Check_Your_My_Number_Records\" >4. Check Your My Number Records<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/what-is-a-employment-insurance-card-in-japan\/#5_Look_at_Employment-Related_Documents\" >5. Look at Employment-Related Documents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/what-is-a-employment-insurance-card-in-japan\/#What_to_Do_If_You_Cant_Find_Your_Number\" >What to Do If You Can\u2019t Find Your Number<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/what-is-a-employment-insurance-card-in-japan\/#Important_Notes\" >Important Notes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Japanese_Employment_Insurance_Card\"><\/span><strong>What is a Japanese Employment Insurance Card?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Japanese Employment Insurance Card<\/strong> (\u96c7\u7528\u4fdd\u967a\u88ab\u4fdd\u967a\u8005\u8a3c, <em>Koyou Hoken Hihokensha Shou<\/em>) is an official document that identifies you as an insured individual under Japan&#8217;s Employment Insurance (\u96c7\u7528\u4fdd\u967a, <em>Koyou Hoken<\/em>) system. This insurance is mandatory for most employees and provides benefits such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unemployment Benefits<\/strong> (<em>\u5931\u696d\u624b\u5f53, Shitsugyou Teate<\/em>): Financial support when you&#8217;re unemployed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Childcare Leave Allowance<\/strong> (<em>\u80b2\u5150\u4f11\u696d\u7d66\u4ed8\u91d1, Ikuji Ky\u016bgy\u014d Ky\u016bfukin<\/em>): Support during parental leave.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Training and Career Support Programs<\/strong> (<em>\u8077\u696d\u8a13\u7df4\u652f\u63f4, Shokugyou Kunren Shien<\/em>): Assistance for skill enhancement.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_the_Card_Contain\"><\/span><strong>What Does the Card Contain?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your <strong>name<\/strong> and <strong>unique insurance number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic details about your employment insurance enrollment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Get_the_Employment_Insurance_Card\"><\/span><strong>How Do You Get the Employment Insurance Card?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t directly apply for this card as an employee. The process is managed by your employer. Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Employers_Responsibility\"><\/span><strong>Step 1: Employer\u2019s Responsibility<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enrollment in Employment Insurance:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When you start working, your employer must enroll you in the Employment Insurance system if you work more than <strong>20 hours per week<\/strong> and plan to work for more than <strong>31 days<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employers submit your details to the nearest <strong>Hello Work Office<\/strong> (\u30cf\u30ed\u30fc\u30ef\u30fc\u30af, <em>Har\u014d W\u0101ku<\/em>), which handles employment and unemployment services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Issuance of the Insurance Card:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After enrollment, the Hello Work Office issues the Employment Insurance Card to the employer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Employees_Role\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Employee\u2019s Role<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Receive the Card:<\/strong> Your employer will provide you with the card, typically within a few weeks after starting the job.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep It Safe:<\/strong> The card is essential for claiming unemployment benefits or transferring your insurance when changing jobs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_When_Changing_Jobs\"><\/span><strong>What to Do When Changing Jobs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Provide the Card to Your New Employer:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When you join a new company, you must give your Employment Insurance Card to your new employer so they can transfer your insurance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Update Information:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your new employer will update your employment details with the Hello Work Office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lost_Your_Employment_Insurance_Card\"><\/span><strong>Lost Your Employment Insurance Card?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you lose your Employment Insurance Card, you can request a reissue through your current employer or directly at the Hello Work Office. You will need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A form of identification (e.g., residence card or My Number card).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possibly, your Employment Insurance number or other employment details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_Eligible_for_Employment_Insurance\"><\/span><strong>Who is Eligible for Employment Insurance?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Employees who work <strong>20+ hours per week<\/strong> and are expected to be employed for <strong>31+ days<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temporary, part-time, and contract workers may also be eligible if they meet these conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me know if you need further clarification on this process!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t received your <strong>Employment Insurance Card<\/strong> (\u96c7\u7528\u4fdd\u967a\u88ab\u4fdd\u967a\u8005\u8a3c, <em>Koyou Hoken Hihokensha Shou<\/em>) from your previous employer and have already left the company, here&#8217;s what you can do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Retrieve_Your_Employment_Insurance_Card\"><\/span><strong>Steps to Retrieve Your Employment Insurance Card<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Contact Your Previous Employer:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reason:<\/strong> It is the employer&#8217;s responsibility to issue and provide the Employment Insurance Card to employees when they leave.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Action:<\/strong> Reach out to the HR department or the person responsible for handling employment insurance at your previous company.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Request:<\/strong> Politely ask them to send you the card or confirm whether they submitted your details to the Hello Work Office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check with the Hello Work Office (\u30cf\u30ed\u30fc\u30ef\u30fc\u30af):<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your previous employer cannot provide the card or did not issue it, visit the Hello Work Office nearest to your last workplace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Required Information:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your <strong>My Number<\/strong> (personal identification number).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of employment, such as:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Resignation letter or termination letter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payslips or employment contract.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any communication or paperwork indicating your employment insurance enrollment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Request:<\/strong> Ask for a reissue of the Employment Insurance Card.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inform Your New Employer:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Notify your new employer that you do not have the Employment Insurance Card but are working to obtain it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your new employer may also assist you in applying for a reissue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_You_Need_Benefits_or_Enrollment_Immediately\"><\/span><strong>If You Need Benefits or Enrollment Immediately<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are in urgent need (e.g., unemployment benefits), explain your situation at the Hello Work Office. They will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Verify your employment insurance status using your My Number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assist you in applying for unemployment benefits or transferring the insurance to your new employer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_happens_if_I_cannot_retrieve_my_card_from_the_previous_employer\"><\/span><strong>1. What happens if I cannot retrieve my card from the previous employer?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If your previous employer refuses to provide the card, the Hello Work Office can issue a new one based on your employment records. Employers are legally required to enroll employees in the employment insurance system, so the office can verify your status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_long_does_it_take_to_get_a_reissued_card\"><\/span><strong>2. How long does it take to get a reissued card?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Reissuing the card may take a few days to a few weeks, depending on how quickly the Hello Work Office can verify your records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Will_it_affect_my_new_job_if_I_dont_have_the_card\"><\/span><strong>3. Will it affect my new job if I don\u2019t have the card?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>No, it won\u2019t prevent you from starting your new job. However, you need to provide your Employment Insurance Card eventually for the transfer of insurance to your new employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_Avoid_Issues_in_the_Future\"><\/span><strong>Tips to Avoid Issues in the Future<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Always Collect the Employment Insurance Card When Leaving a Job:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Employers should give you the card along with your final payslip or other documents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep Copies of Employment Records:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep payslips, contracts, and termination letters for easier verification if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me know if you&#8217;d like help drafting a message to your previous employer or guidance on visiting the Hello Work Office!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your <strong>Employment Insurance Number<\/strong> (\u96c7\u7528\u4fdd\u967a\u88ab\u4fdd\u967a\u8005\u756a\u53f7, <em>Koyou Hoken Hihokensha Bangou<\/em>) is a unique identifier used to track your employment insurance records in Japan. Here&#8217;s how you can check it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Check_Your_Employment_Insurance_Card_%E9%9B%87%E7%94%A8%E4%BF%9D%E9%99%BA%E8%A2%AB%E4%BF%9D%E9%99%BA%E8%80%85%E8%A8%BC\"><\/span><strong>1. Check Your Employment Insurance Card (\u96c7\u7528\u4fdd\u967a\u88ab\u4fdd\u967a\u8005\u8a3c)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where to Find It:<\/strong> The Employment Insurance Number is printed on your <strong>Employment Insurance Card<\/strong>, which your employer gives you when you are enrolled in the system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What It Looks Like:<\/strong> The number is typically 11 digits long.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Check_with_Your_Current_or_Previous_Employer\"><\/span><strong>2. Check with Your Current or Previous Employer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Request Information:<\/strong> If you don\u2019t have your Employment Insurance Card, contact the HR or payroll department of your employer (current or past).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Details Needed:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide your full name and other identifying details (e.g., date of birth or My Number) to help them locate your record.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employers can verify your Employment Insurance Number through their records or by contacting the Hello Work Office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Visit_the_Hello_Work_Office_%E3%83%8F%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AF%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AF\"><\/span><strong>3. Visit the Hello Work Office (\u30cf\u30ed\u30fc\u30ef\u30fc\u30af)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you cannot obtain the number from your employer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Find Your Local Office:<\/strong> Visit the Hello Work Office closest to your workplace or residence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Required Documents:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>My Number Card<\/strong> or other official ID (e.g., Residence Card).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of employment (e.g., payslips, employment contract, or resignation letter).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Request:<\/strong> Ask for your Employment Insurance Number. They will verify your information and provide the number if you are enrolled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Check_Your_My_Number_Records\"><\/span><strong>4. Check Your My Number Records<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Why My Number?<\/strong> Japan\u2019s <strong>My Number System<\/strong> (\u30de\u30a4\u30ca\u30f3\u30d0\u30fc) links your employment and insurance information, including Employment Insurance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to Check:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use your My Number Card to inquire at the Hello Work Office or relevant government office.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some employers also use My Number for tracking Employment Insurance, so this may help them locate your number.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Look_at_Employment-Related_Documents\"><\/span><strong>5. Look at Employment-Related Documents<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes your Employment Insurance Number is included in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Payslips:<\/strong> Check for any references to employment insurance contributions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final Payslip or Tax Documents:<\/strong> Some employers include the insurance number in these records.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resignation Documents:<\/strong> When leaving a company, your employer may include this number in the paperwork.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_If_You_Cant_Find_Your_Number\"><\/span><strong>What to Do If You Can\u2019t Find Your Number<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you cannot locate the number:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the Hello Work Office to verify your enrollment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request a reissue of your <strong>Employment Insurance Card<\/strong>, which will have your number.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Notes\"><\/span><strong>Important Notes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Keep It Safe:<\/strong> The Employment Insurance Number is sensitive information, so store it securely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Required for Job Changes:<\/strong> Provide the number to your new employer when you switch jobs to ensure a smooth transfer of your insurance enrollment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me know if you&#8217;d like more specific guidance based on your situation!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Japanese Employment Insurance Card? 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