tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2519158191560630244.post8198239513526528899..comments2024-03-27T15:13:37.987+09:00Comments on AccessJ: The Japanese GuarantorDomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02389198212394380898noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2519158191560630244.post-48094412848090121252014-04-07T15:06:43.670+09:002014-04-07T15:06:43.670+09:00Many traditional employment arrangements in Japan ...Many traditional employment arrangements in Japan call for a guarantor, usually of the 身分保証人 variety. As far as I understand it, a 身分保証人 has less of a legal responsibility than a 連帯保証人, in that a 連帯保証人 can be held liable for monetary debts or damages on which you default. I believe a 身分保証人 is more like a personal reference; someone who is saying, on good faith, that they'll vouch for you and clean up after you if you make a mess. I have been asked to provide a 身分保証人 on several occasions, such as for a housing contract, parking space rental, or for a new job. Sometimes it was enough for me to list a family member living abroad (i.e. someone not in Japan), but other times I was asked to find a guarantor living within Japan or within the same city or region. I was also a little shocked that an employer would ask me for a "guarantor," at which time I discussed it with two same-aged Japanese acquaintances. They both had identical stories to share: Their new companies required them to provide a guarantor, and one of the friends had even been asked to provide two guarantors. A familial relation like a father or uncle is usually the expected choice in Japan. Finally, if you have already secured the job and are only worried about the guarantor requirement, I'd bring it up with the person who interviewed you or your contact at the company. I think they'd be very willing to discuss with you their expectations about the guarantor and guide you to the best choice in your case.LPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587594482654509114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2519158191560630244.post-12585004463419365182014-03-26T22:13:26.330+09:002014-03-26T22:13:26.330+09:00Has anyone heard of workplaces requiring 2 guarant...Has anyone heard of workplaces requiring 2 guarantors to sign a contract for a new employee--the term is for 5 years and the gist is that in case any "damages" are incurred by the employee the 2 guarantors will be held responsible if the employee cannot "pay up." ?? Such "damages" seem to include the giving away of company "secrets," new product info, etc. along those lines...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com