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Employment Termination Letter — Japan

LexiForm Japan Legal Review Team

Reviews and maintains Japan document templates and jurisdiction data for accuracy against current statute text.

Last reviewed 2026-06-01

Governing law referenceUnfair Competition Prevention Act (Act No. 47 of 1993)
Local enforcement bodyMinistry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) / civil and criminal courts
Average legal fee range¥30,000–¥80,000/hrpending legal review
Compliance requirementMust comply with statutory notice periods and any required final-pay or severance obligations.
Penalty for violationImproper termination procedure can expose an employer to wrongful termination or unpaid-wage claims.pending legal review
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