Subcontract Act of Japan
E132385
The Subcontract Act of Japan is a competition law designed to protect subcontractors from unfair trade practices by larger contracting firms, particularly in areas such as delayed payments, unilateral contract changes, and abuse of bargaining power.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Subcontract Act of Japan canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1152372 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Subcontract Act of Japan Context triple: [Japan Fair Trade Commission, enforces, Subcontract Act of Japan]
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A.
Code of Civil Procedure of Japan
The Code of Civil Procedure of Japan is the primary statute that governs how civil lawsuits are conducted and adjudicated in Japanese courts.
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B.
Attorney Act of Japan
The Attorney Act of Japan is the fundamental law that defines the qualifications, roles, and self-governance framework of attorneys and bar associations in Japan.
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C.
Court Act of Japan
The Court Act of Japan is a fundamental law that organizes the country’s judicial system, defining the structure, jurisdiction, and administration of its courts.
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D.
Banking Act of Japan
The Banking Act of Japan is the primary law governing the regulation, supervision, and operation of banks and other deposit-taking institutions in Japan.
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E.
Juvenile Act of Japan
The Juvenile Act of Japan is a foundational law that governs how the country handles juvenile delinquency and child welfare cases, emphasizing rehabilitation and protective measures through the family court system.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Subcontract Act of Japan Target entity description: The Subcontract Act of Japan is a competition law designed to protect subcontractors from unfair trade practices by larger contracting firms, particularly in areas such as delayed payments, unilateral contract changes, and abuse of bargaining power.
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A.
Administrative Procedure Act of Japan
The Administrative Procedure Act of Japan is a fundamental law that standardizes and ensures fairness, transparency, and due process in administrative actions and decision-making by Japanese government agencies.
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B.
Code of Civil Procedure of Japan
The Code of Civil Procedure of Japan is the primary statute that governs how civil lawsuits are conducted and adjudicated in Japanese courts.
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C.
Attorney Act of Japan
The Attorney Act of Japan is the fundamental law that defines the qualifications, roles, and self-governance framework of attorneys and bar associations in Japan.
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D.
Court Act of Japan
The Court Act of Japan is a fundamental law that organizes the country’s judicial system, defining the structure, jurisdiction, and administration of its courts.
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E.
Banking Act of Japan
The Banking Act of Japan is the primary law governing the regulation, supervision, and operation of banks and other deposit-taking institutions in Japan.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Japanese competition law
ⓘ
Japanese statute ⓘ economic regulation ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
ensure fair payment terms
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prevent abuse of bargaining power ⓘ promote fair competition ⓘ protect subcontractors ⓘ |
| allows |
administrative guidance by enforcement authorities
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recommendations and orders against violators ⓘ |
| appliesInSector |
manufacturing subcontracting
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outsourcing arrangements ⓘ service subcontracting ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
primary contractors
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subcontracting transactions ⓘ subcontractors ⓘ |
| benefits | subcontractors with weaker bargaining power ⓘ |
| containsProvisionOn |
payment deadlines to subcontractors
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prohibition of retaliatory measures against subcontractors ⓘ written documentation of subcontract terms ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| enforcedBy |
Japan Fair Trade Commission
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Small and Medium Enterprise Agency of Japan ⓘ |
| influences | contract practices between large enterprises and SMEs ⓘ |
| jurisdiction | Japan ⓘ |
| legalArea |
SME protection
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commercial law ⓘ competition law ⓘ |
| legalSystem | Japanese law ⓘ |
| policyGoal |
improvement of trading practices in supply chains
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protection of SMEs’ business foundations ⓘ stabilization of subcontracting transactions ⓘ |
| prohibits |
abuse of superior bargaining position
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delayed payments to subcontractors ⓘ forcing subcontractors to purchase goods or services from designated suppliers without justification ⓘ unilateral contract changes by primary contractors ⓘ unjust reduction of subcontracting fees ⓘ unjust return of goods or services already received ⓘ |
| protects | small and medium-sized subcontractors ⓘ |
| regulates | unfair trade practices in subcontracting ⓘ |
| relatedConcept | abuse of superior bargaining position under Japanese competition law ⓘ |
| relatedTo | Antimonopoly Act of Japan ⓘ |
| requires |
clear indication of subcontracting conditions
ⓘ
timely payment of subcontracting fees ⓘ |
| targetsProblem |
late payment in supply chains
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power imbalance between large firms and subcontractors ⓘ unfair risk shifting to subcontractors ⓘ |
| typeOfProtection | regulation against unfair trade practices in subcontracting ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Subcontract Act of Japan Description of subject: The Subcontract Act of Japan is a competition law designed to protect subcontractors from unfair trade practices by larger contracting firms, particularly in areas such as delayed payments, unilateral contract changes, and abuse of bargaining power.
Referenced by (1)
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