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This section explains some basic information briefly which should be recognized
by foreigners working in Japan or intending to do so.
Foreign nationals who are permitted to work in Japan and those who are not.
When you look for a job.
Labour related laws you need to be aware of
When you resign from a company
Other insurance systems for workers
When you resign from a company
When you resign from a company , please pay attention
to the following points.
- Resignation at worker's initiative
Generally the rules of employment have provisions over resignation.
It is advisable to read and confirm the content of the provisions and procedures
of resignation in advance. Besides the Civil Code (Article 627), in the case of
a labour contract which does not fix the term of employment, the contract terminates
2 weeks later following the request by employees for the cancellation of the contract.
However, even if you ask to be "released" immediately, the employer might
have difficulty in passing your work to another employee, or looking for a new
employee. It is advisable to talk over thoroughly the time of resignation, etc.
with the employer.
- Dismissal by the employer
"Dismissal" means that a labour contract is brought to an
end one-sidedly at the employer's initiative. In the case of dismissal, the employer
is required to give the worker an advance notice at least 30 days before dismissal.
In case an advance notice is not given of at least 30 days before dismissal, the
employer must pay the amount of average wages for the number of days falling short
of the 30 days dismissal notice allowance. (Article 20 and 21 of the Labour Standards
Law)
Those who have been hired by an establishment in Japan and meet certain requirements
will be covered by the Employment Insurance System. It is recommended that the
insured person should follow the necessary procedure after resignation.
- Employment Insurance System
In Japan, the Employment Insurance System is established.
The system intends to secure the employment of workers with jobs, and pays workers
with no job, unemployment and other benefits to stabilize their life and promote
reemployment.
Unemployment and other benefits are covered by the employment insurance contributions
paid by workers and employers. A worker employed in Japan will be, whether Japanese
or not, insured and receive an insurance card from his employer.
- [When you resign]
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When a worker becomes unemployed, he/she will receive
unemployment benefits if he/she satisfies the requirements. In order to receive
this benefit, you need to go the Public Employment Security Office of your district
and apply for a job, and to do so please bring the following items with you :
- Separation notice"RISHOKU-HYO" (given by the employer at resignation)
- Insurance card
- Seal (if you have one)
- Certificates that shows your address and age (registered identification card,
etc.)
- One recent photograph (3 x 4.5 cm)
After applying for a job, please go to the Public Employment
Security Office on the appointed day, and receive recognition of unemployment.
When you obtain the recognition, you will be paid unemployment benefits, except
for the initial 7 days of unemployment after you applied for a job (waiting period).
In case you are dismissed for serious reasons imputable to yourself, or resign
at your own initiative without sufficient reason, you will not be paid for 3 months
after 7days of waiting (Restriction on benefits).
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