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zues · Joined: 24 Mar 2013 Posts: 32

... because it's not in my contract.

Upon close review, my contract states, ALL months are paid at xxx,xxx. The only exceptions, in writing, are August and December. These two months are clearly spelled out as being given reduced pay.

There is nothing in the contract stating April/March are reduced (prorated). Nothing. I am being docked a substantial amount for these two months with zero rationale or explanation. Regardless of what is practiced, it's what is in the contract that matters. And regardless of what the contract dates are. Again, every month is the same pay except August and December.

Have any of you pushed this matter with Interac or with the proper authorities? Where might we go to enforce this breach of contract? (i.e. government agency, not paid for gaijin assistance). Would be great to file a class action or its Japanese equivalent.

I am saving my pay summaries for these months and will pursue this to get back the roughly $2,000 US I am being docked.

Rooster. · Joined: 13 Mar 2012 Posts: 247

I wouldn't wait to talk to someone about it, though. Even if you wait until the end of your contract to take action, you should still inform whoever you want to help you now.

nightsintodreams · Joined: 18 May 2010 Posts: 558

I'm fairly sure the Interac lawyers know what they're doing with their contracts. The start and finish dates are quite clear.

zues · Joined: 24 Mar 2013 Posts: 32

[nightsintodreams]I'm fairly sure the Interac lawyers know what they're doing with their contracts. The start and finish dates are quite clear.[/quote]

Not the dates. The pay.... Did you read what I wrote? Re-read it so you can move past "fairly sure". And no they don't, or they would have covered this....

rtm · Joined: 13 Apr 2007 Posts: 1003 Location: US

Pitarou · Joined: 16 Nov 2009 Posts: 1116 Location: Narita, Japan

Is your "definitive" contract in English or in Japanese?

kah5217 · Joined: 29 Sep 2012 Posts: 270 Location: Ibaraki

It is shady, as we weren't told anything before coming over. I even remember asking during the interview if we were on call for the 2 reduced months and they said not at all. Uh huh, sure.

rxk22 · Joined: 19 May 2010 Posts: 1629

nightsintodreams · Joined: 18 May 2010 Posts: 558

Interac employees sign two contracts; one in Japanese and one in English.

Pitarou · Joined: 16 Nov 2009 Posts: 1116 Location: Narita, Japan

Maitoshi · Joined: 04 May 2014 Posts: 718 Location: 何処でも

marley'sghost · Joined: 04 Oct 2010 Posts: 255

sorry double post

marley'sghost · Joined: 04 Oct 2010 Posts: 255

zues · Joined: 24 Mar 2013 Posts: 32

To clarify some points:

1) Only an English contract was signed by me and Interac and that's all that matters. If you also signed a Japanese contract, you probably have no chance.

2) I asked why these months are being prorated, as its not in my contract as such, and got no response. surprised?

3) Be weary of people here suggesting things as they may possibly be your loser boss

4) Build your case and nail these losers when you separate. Keep your March & April Pay summaries! The job is too easy to make a fuss while you have it! They get what they pay for and that aint much!

5) Power in numbers. Share your experiences here so we can get an idea of just how rampant this is.

Marley's Ghost: You threw in the towel long ago. It's exactly this thinking we need to change to create change.. everyone assumes these are prorated. No one questions why it's not in the contract.

Utopianbeauty · Joined: 28 Feb 2014 Posts: 6

It is mentioned on their website that March/April are prorated so I'm assuming that they would have found some way to include it into the contract as well.