"It is generally considered difficult to lay off employees in Japan. While staff can be let go due to dire financial circumstances, companies typically need to

"It is generally considered difficult to lay off employees in Japan. While staff can be let go due to dire financial circumstances, companies typically need to prove they have been operating in the red, demonstrate that attempts were made to avoid dismissals and, if lay offs are called for, show that the selection process governing dismissals is carried out in a fair and objective manner." Well, guess I'll wait for the lawsuits to take place to further inform my opinion