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Labor Issues

Minimum Wage

Statutory minimum wage set by prefecture. Contracts below the minimum are void and replaced by the statutory rate. Violation: fine up to ¥500K.

Statute Reference

最低賃金法3条・4条

Related Terms

Overtime PayEmployment ContractLabor Tribunal

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