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Labor Standards Act
Japan's primary law governing working conditions, established in 1947. It sets standards for working hours, wages, rest periods, holidays, and other labor-related matters.
労働基準法で残業時間の上限が定められている。
The Labor Standards Act sets an upper limit on overtime hours.
この会社は労働基準法に違反している疑いがある。
This company is suspected of violating the Labor Standards Act.
労働基準法が改正され、有給休暇の取得が義務化された。
The Labor Standards Act was amended, making it mandatory to take paid leave.
USAGE:
Often abbreviated as 労基法 in informal contexts. One of the most important laws for working people in Japan. Enforced by 労働基準監督署 (Labor Standards Inspection Office).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 労働基準法に違反する (to violate the Labor Standards Act)
- 労働基準法の改正 (amendment of the Labor Standards Act)
- 労働基準法に基づく (based on the Labor Standards Act)
RELATED WORDS:
- 労働基準監督署: Labor Standards Inspection Office
- 労基法: Labor Standards Act (abbreviation)
- 労働組合: labor union