Can I use this Employment Agreement template outside of Japan?

This template is specifically tailored to Japan law. Using it in another jurisdiction may result in missing requirements or including provisions that don't apply. We recommend generating a new contract with the correct jurisdiction selected for full compliance.

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Employment Agreement for Japan

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Key legal considerations

Follow Japanese employment law. The Labour Standards Act (労働基準法) sets minimum employment conditions. Japanese law strongly protects employees against dismissal — termination requires 'objectively reasonable grounds.' Include provisions for working hours, overtime, and annual paid leave per the Labour Standards Act.