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Non-renewal of Fixed-term Contract

Employer's refusal to renew a fixed-term contract. Invalid without reasonable grounds if the worker has a legitimate expectation of renewal.

Statute Reference

労働契約法19条

Related Terms

Wrongful TerminationEmployment ContractLabor Tribunal

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