A growing trend in Japan involves companies hiring disabled employees through intermediary agencies, a practice known as "Dairi Koyo". While it's designed to fulfill the statutory employment rate of 2.2% for persons with disabilities, concerns are raised about the impact on employment security and fair treatment. This story revolves around the complex dynamics between business needs, societal norms, and the protection of vulnerable workers' rights.

Japanese society values harmonious relations and not attracting attention to one's difficulties, leading to unique challenges for disabled individuals. The law mandates that companies must employ a certain percentage of disabled individuals - a well-intended initiative to promote inclusion. However, some companies use "Dairi Koyo" as a loophole, bypassing direct responsibility and potentially exploiting these individuals.

In the US and EU, similar obligations exist with mixed results. However, the exploitation of such laws is scrutinized more intensely and the enforcement of fair working conditions is robust. As such, outsourcing disabled employees under questionable circumstances would likely face more severe consequences.