How do I Terminate a Fixed Employment Contract in Japan?
- 1). Consult your contract, and check the procedures for quitting. Follow them, if possible.
- 2). Speak with your employer. Provide a valid reason for quitting, and inform him of your intended quitting date as far in advance as possible. It may be difficult for your employer to find a replacement on short notice.
- 3). Obtain a separation notice from your employer.
- 4). Consult with a local Labour Standards Office or your union, if you are unable to reach an agreement with your employer.
- 5). Consult with a lawyer, if you are still having problems resolving the issue with your employer.