TOKYO -- Japan will tighten oversight of pay for foreign employees through ordinances issued Friday, aiming to address major concerns over working conditions as the country prepares to accept more labor from abroad starting next month.
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Workers in Japan's current foreign internship program have fled their posts by the thousands, most citing low pay. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
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