Achieving 'Kurumin Certification' Four Times: Joyfull Co., Ltd. Promotes Diverse Work Styles as a Child-Rearing Support Company

Joyfull Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Mikawa-shinmachi, Oita City, Oita Prefecture; President and Representative Director: Kurumi Anami), which operates a family restaurant chain, has achieved 'Kurumin Certification' four times up to 2025. The 'Kurumin Certification' is granted by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare to companies that meet specific criteria as 'child-rearing support companies' under the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children. Joyfull is committed to fostering a workplace environment that encourages both fathers and mothers to participate in child-rearing. 1. Joyfull's Initiatives At Joyfull, we have established an environment that makes it easier to raise children. This includes allowing childcare leave until the child reaches the age of 3 (*1), which exceeds the statutory requirement, as well as offering short working hours, restrictions on late-night work, and nursing leave that can be utilized until the end of the school year in which the child reaches the 4th grade of elementary school. We will continue to strive to be a company where employees can balance their family lives and careers. *1 By law, companies are required to provide childcare leave until the day before the child reaches 1 year of age. 2. Unique Systems and Allowances Supporting Child-Rearing at Joyfull Joyfull offers various systems and allowances that allow employees to choose work styles that fit their individual life plans and support their child-rearing needs. 〇 Internal Systems ・Childcare Leave System: Employees can take childcare leave until their child reaches the age of 3 to ensure they can raise their children with peace of mind and return to work smoothly. ・Work Classification Selection System: Employees can choose not to relocate, allowing them to watch over their children's growth with peace of mind. ・Dining Discount System: Enjoy family time at a great value. Twice a month, employees can use a 30% discount at Joyfull chain stores for up to 30,000 yen per visit (maximum discount of 9,000 yen). ・Postnatal Paternity Leave: To allow employees to focus on childcare during the important period after childbirth, this leave can be taken multiple times within 8 weeks after the spouse's delivery. ■ The following systems offer longer periods than legally required, available until the end of the school year in which the child reaches the 4th grade of elementary school: ・Late-Night Work Restriction System: Employees can be exempted from late-night shifts to align with their child's daily rhythm. ・Exemption from Overtime Work: To help maintain a healthy balance between work and childcare, employees are exempted from working beyond their scheduled hours.