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Basic Guide to Dismissal
July 16, 2026
This article explains the legal aspects of dismissal and its basic process in Japan. It covers what counts as a valid reason for dismissal and the required procedures an employer must follow.
**What is Dismissal?**
Dismissal is when an employer ends the employment contract with a worker. In Japan, an employer must have a legitimate reason to dismiss a worker.
**Valid Reasons for Dismissal**
Examples of valid reasons include serious violations of workplace rules or consistently poor performance. Dismissing a worker without a proper reason is prohibited by law.
**Dismissal Notice Procedure**
When dismissing a worker, the employer must give at least 30 days' advance notice. If the dismissal is effective immediately, the employer must pay a notice allowance in lieu of that notice period.
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Source: 厚生労働省 "労働条件・外国人雇用関連情報"
https://www.check-roudou.mhlw.go.jp/
This article was reorganized by ＳＩＡデジタルテクノロジー株式会社 based on the above source.
※This language version is a machine translation from the Japanese version (ＳＩＡデジタルテクノロジー株式会社).
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