Resigning Your Job? Check List Before You Quit
Japanese Labor Law has its character in the protection of workers compared with the laws in other countries. The equality between the parties of contracts are considered the principle in the fields of civil law, however, Labor Laws assure the protection for workers from their employers.
If you are employed from Japanese company, and now you’re working in Japan, Japanese Labor Laws are applied, but you have very little left against your employer after your submit a resignation letter.
Before you quit, please see the following list and there might be tactics you may be able to use.
☑︎Any paid leaves left?You can use them all before the date of reginatiojn.
☑︎Does your salary slip cover your overtime work? Weren’t you explained that your overtime pay is fixed? Employers are not exempted from the overtime pay by the fixed payment. Exact calcuration is necessary.
☑︎Are you hired as a manager and were you explained overtime pay wouldn’t paid to you? You may have the right to claim.
☑︎Have you ever claimed the coverage from your Worker’s Compensation Insurance and approved? You may be able to ask for the compensation fees for your mental damage too.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for your labor issues. We have English speakers in our law firm.
