What is "Severance Pay"?
Severance pay is a legal payment for employees who worked 1+ years. Under Labor Standards Act Article 34, employers must pay at least 30 days of average wage per year of service. Applies equally to permanent and contract workers.
Example: Monthly wage $3,000 × 5 years → Severance ~$15,000 (pre-tax)
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About Severance Pay
- • Paid to employees who worked 1+ years.
- • Must be paid within 14 days of resignation.
- • Retirement income tax applies separately.
- • Actual amount may vary by company policy.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
With $3,000 monthly wage and 5 years of service, severance is about $15,000 (pre-tax). Formula: Average wage × 30 × (work days ÷ 365). Actual amount may vary based on bonuses and allowances.
💡 Bonuses and allowances are included in average wage calculation!
Yes! Regardless of employment type, anyone who worked 1+ year and 15+ hours per week is entitled to severance. This applies equally to permanent, contract, and part-time workers.
💡 Multiple contract renewals count as continuous employment!
Under Labor Standards Act, severance must be paid within 14 days of resignation. After 14 days, 20% annual interest applies, for up to 3 years.
💡 You can report unpaid severance to the labor office!
Retirement income tax varies by years of service and amount. Generally, longer service means lower tax rate. For 10 years service and $50,000 severance, expect about 5-8% tax.
💡 Transferring to IRP lets you defer the tax!
Yes, the probation period counts toward severance calculation. All time from hire date (start of probation) to resignation is included.
📌 Key Takeaways
- ✅Eligible after 1+ year and 15+ hours/week of work
- 📋Severance = Average wage × 30 × (days worked ÷ 365)
- ⏰Must be paid within 14 days of resignation (legal deadline)
- 💰IRP transfer defers taxes and provides tax savings
What is Severance Pay?
Severance pay is a legal payment provided to employees who have worked for more than one year. According to the Labor Standards Act, employers must pay at least 30 days of average wage for each year of continuous service.
Severance Pay Eligibility
- Employment Period: 1+ year of continuous employment
- Weekly Hours: 15+ hours per week
- Employment Type: Both permanent and contract employees
Calculation Method
Severance = Daily Avg Wage × 30 × (Work Days ÷ 365)
Average Wage Calculation
Average wage is calculated by dividing the total wages received in the 3 months before resignation by the total number of days. This includes base salary, regular bonuses, and various allowances.
Severance Tax
Retirement income tax applies to severance pay. The tax rate varies based on years of service and amount. Generally, longer service means lower taxes. You can defer taxes by transferring to an IRP or pension account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the probation period is included in the calculation. All periods from hire date to resignation are counted.
Yes, contract workers are also eligible for severance pay if they work more than 1 year. Employment type does not matter.
According to the Labor Standards Act, severance must be paid within 14 days of resignation. Late payment incurs interest.
📚 国別の計算ガイド
計算ロジック
金融・ローン・比率・単位変換の公開標準を使用します。
参照範囲
公開された基準と各国で一般的な運用慣行を参照します。
前提条件
税率・手数料・上限は地域や金融機関で異なります。
結果の読み方
結果は基準シナリオとして活用してください。最終判断前に金融機関見積と税務条件を比較してください。
ロケール既定値
通貨: JPY
単位: metric
税計算モデル: US payroll estimate
法規上の注意
本ツールは国別プリセットによる概算です。実際の契約条件や法的上限は金融機関・地域法令により異なる場合があります。
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実際の契約前に、必ず現地機関の最新条件を確認してください。