[Chino-shi, Nagano Pref.] Employment promotion promotion promotion

This is a regional employment promotion subsidy system in Chino City, Nagano Prefecture, that provides incentive payments to business operators who stably employ middle-aged and older workers, childcare-generation workers, and other target groups as full-time employees for one year or more. Eligible applicants are business owners with business locations in Chino City (excluding national government, local public bodies, and public enterprises) where the employed target persons also reside within Chino City. The subsidy is paid on a fixed-amount basis of up to 50,000 yen per target employee (either 15,000 yen, 20,000 yen, or 50,000 yen depending on worker category), limited to one payment per employee, with eligible employees defined as those with no fixed employment term or those working 20+ hours per week continuously for one year or more. The subsidy is limited to one payment per target worker, and certain conversions (such as converting childcare women from part-time to full-time status under specific conditions) may be excluded from eligibility. Since the subsidy is on a fixed-amount basis, accurate classification of target employee categories is critical, and early consultation with the Chino City Commerce Division is essential for clarifying eligibility requirements and ensuring successful application.