Notice of Dismissal
To: Mr. Shunsuke Kimura
Date: April 23, 2025
Maeda Corporation
2-10-2 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
President and Representative Director: Souji Maeda
Our company has decided to dismiss you as of the dismissal date specified below. Accordingly, pursuant to Article 20, Paragraph 1 of the Labor Standards Act, we hereby notify you of this decision.
Details:
- Dismissal Date: May 31, 2025
- Grounds for Dismissal:
Because you were found to be in violation of the following provisions of the Employee Work Rules:
- Chapter 3 “Service Regulations,” Article 22 (Matters to be Observed)
- Chapter 7 “Retirement and Dismissal,” Article 61 (Criteria and Notice for Dismissal), Item (1)
- Chapter 10 “Commendations and Disciplinary Actions,” Article 71 (Criteria for Disciplinary Action), Paragraph 1, Items (1), (6), (9), (10), and (16)
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Applicable Laws and Regulations:
- Labor Standards Act (Japan):
- Whistleblower Protection Act (Japan):
- Labor Contract Act (Japan):
- Corporate Governance Code:
- Article 20(1) (Advance Notice of Dismissal)
- Article 5 (Prohibition of Unfavorable Treatment)
- Article 16 (Abuse of the Right to Dismissal – requirement of objectively reasonable grounds and appropriateness)
- Principle 2-2 (Implementation of Corporate Ethics and Compliance)
- Principle 4-3 (Supervision of the Board of Directors)
📘 Applicable International Frameworks
- OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises:
- UNCAC (United Nations Convention against Corruption):
- Chapter II (General Policies): Paragraphs 2, 7, 11
- Chapter IV (Human Rights): Paragraph 1 (avoid adverse impacts on employment rights), Paragraph 4 (protection of whistleblowers and access to remedy)
- Chapter V (Employment and Industrial Relations): Paragraphs 1(a), 6
- Article 33: Protection of Reporting Persons
