Japan to use national ID system to track foreign labor

Move expected to shed light on the workers' role in the economy

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Japan will use its national ID number system to keep track of foreign workers' hours and employment, helping authorities enforce labor rules.

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Japan will begin tracking foreign residents' work status through its national ID number system as a labor shortage brings more immigrant workers into the country.

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