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Article 9Ensuring Equal Opportunities Regardless of Age in Recruitment and Hiring

第九条(募集及び採用における年齢にかかわりない均等な機会の確保)

When it is found necessary, as prescribed by Order of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, in order for workers to make effective use of their abilities, an employer must provide workers with equal opportunities in recruitment and hiring, regardless of their age, pursuant to the provisions of Order of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

事業主は、労働者がその有する能力を有効に発揮するために必要であると認められるときとして厚生労働省令で定めるときは、労働者の募集及び採用について、厚生労働省令で定めるところにより、その年齢にかかわりなく均等な機会を与えなければならない。

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