Practically every working condition endured by 36-year-old Sajidur Rahman during his 4 1/2-year stint at a Yokohama factory is illegal under the Labor Standards Law.
Until he was suddenly fired in February, the Bangladeshi worked 12-hour night shifts at the plant, which produces cellular phone parts.
Rahman was not allowed to take breaks, even for meals, and was given just one day off per month on average.