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Tokyo court orders ramen shop operator to pay Myanmar worker over illegal deductions
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· September 14, 2026
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Key points The amount to be paid is approximately 1 million yen, which is equivalent to around $6,570. The court that made the order is the Tokyo District Court.
A court order has been issued to a ramen shop operator to pay compensation to a worker from Myanmar. The amount to be paid is approximately 1 million yen, which is equivalent to around $6,570. This order was made on September 11.
The ramen shop operator is based in the Japanese capital. The court that made the order is the Tokyo District Court.
Further details of the case, including the reason for the compensation order, are available from the source. The order was made in relation to illegal deductions.
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