[Influenza: Part-time/Arubaito] Will Taking Leave Be “Unpaid”? The Two Major Compensation Systems to Protect Your Salary — 2/3 of Salary via Sickness and Injury Allowance if Zero Paid Leave Remains! Social Insurance Membership is Key
When contracting the flu, the biggest concern for part-time and arubaito (non-regular employees) is that "they won't get paid for the days missed (unpaid/absence status)." Unlike regular employees, they often lack company-specific special leave, making this a serious issue directly impacting their livelihood.However, as of 2025, there are two clear and significant "Compensation Systems to Protect Your Salary" available even to non-regular employees.