What you need to know for employing in Japan

Employee contributions include Pension, Health Insurance, and Unemployment Insurance.

The typical working week in Japan consists of 40 hours per week. Overtime laws in Japan are complex and can depend on the specific circumstances and the employee. 

No statutory right to paid sick leave (unless the work rules or employment contract provide otherwise).

Maternity leave includes 14 weeks at two thirds of the base salary, which is covered by social insurance. Childcare leave applies to both female and male employees.

Annual leave entitlement depends on how much time the employee has worked. Minimum of 10 days' paid annual leave.

No statutory entitlement to severance pay, and in the absence of just cause, the dismissal is invalid.

Termination must be for cause. Termination without cause is highly difficult to be accepted by Courts. Best to terminate by mutual agreement.