Living Guidebook for Foreign Nationals in Iwate

Society and Welfare

Employment of Foreign Nationals

Employment Security Office (Hello Work)

Employment Information

Employment Standards

Minimum Wage

Dismissal from Work

Employment Insurance

Manual Worker’s Accident Indemnity Insurance

Employment Consultation

Dismissal from Work

Employers may not dismiss employees without valid reason. In principle, employers must give at least 30 days notice of dismissal, or pay a sum at least equal to 30 days’ average wages.