The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare does not define “black companies,” but their general characteristics include (1) extremely long working hours and quotas imposed on workers, and (2) unpaid overtime and power harassment.

“A company that tries to make a profit only by making employees work in a harsh working environment or with bad treatment until they quit after hiring them.'' are called black companies.

However, it is difficult to judge the illegality immediately, and there are many companies that are "vague but almost black", and it is difficult to judge without knowledge. So I decided to make a checklist for you, that you can use in the future to identify a black company.

1)High turnover rate and always looking for workers
A company that is constantly hiring may be a black company with a high turnover rate.

2)Employed under the deemed overtime system and the discretionary labor system
Discretionary labor system is characterized by the fact that there are no fixed hours for workers to leave or work.
Deemed overtime system can be explained as "I worked X hours a day or a month.". If you set working hours for 7 hours a day in advance, you are not paid overtime payment even if you work over the deemed hours.

There are many companies that make their employees work overtime without pay, as a way to make use of unpaid overtime.

3)Unclear job description
A company that hides the true business content and describes the business content with vague expressions may be a black company.
For example, if the job posting includes good phrases such as "Going higher," "Working in a way that suits you," and "You can grow yourself," ask them for specific examples.

4)There are only bad reviews on the internet
The internet isn't everything, and it's not always true, but there can still be problems with companies that don't have a good reputation.

5)Job offer on the spot
Issuing a job offer on the spot may be to restrain you without giving you time to judge, and it is a method often used by black companies.
If you are asked to sign a letter of acceptance during an interview, refuse to do so.

6)When can you come?
"By the way, when will you be able to start work?"
“You are a promising prospect, so I would like you to work as soon as possible.”

The application form should include the expected hiring date. Ignoring it and hoping to join the company as soon as possible, there is a possibility of "manpower shortage = many people quit". Be careful if the company wants you to join the company on the same day.

7) Phone calls are connected late at night and on holidays
Black companies will contact you outside of working hours. Long hours of overtime and working on holidays are the most common features of black companies. For that reason, if they call you late at night or on a holiday, it is better to avoid such companies.

Did you know about these characteristics of "black companies"?