H28･4･11 at Tokyo District Court

【Judgement】 invalid dismissal

【Company】 JP Morgan

【Category】 ordinary dismissal (low performance)

【Reference】 Rodo Hanrei Journal 53

【Position/Salary】Asst in Treasury / JPY 4.7M

【Summary】

The plaintiff's work speed and quality were not deficient enough to justify dismissal. Although there is some evidence of failing to follow instructions and a serious breach of conduct due to secret recording, these do not warrant termination when considering all relevant circumstances. Regarding performance issues, the main concern was Y's demand for new added value in the defendant's previously satisfactory tasks, which does not amount to a valid reason for dismissal.