Category: labor laws and systems
Overtime under the Korean labor law
1. Definition of overtime This is an update to a post on overtime written ten years ago. Wikipedia defines overtime as “the amount of time…
Basic legal points about part-time employees
A couple of months ago, I got a question from a foreign CEO of a company in Korea. He was in trouble for not paying…
Five Points Summary of Maternity Leave of Korea
This post will cover major points of maternity leave system of Korea. The system may confuse a foreign employer because one should consult complicated laws and regulations….
Childcare Leave System in South Korea
This post covers five important points on childcare leave based on the Equal Employment Act of Korea that governs the leave. 1.Who can request childcare…
Mandatory Retirement Benefits for employees under Korean labor law
This post is a brief explanation of mandatory severance benefits that are required by Korean labor law. Employee Retirement Benefit Security Act stipulates mandatory severance…
What is the Maximum Overtime Hours allowed in Korea?
With the amendment of the Labor Standards Act on February 28, 2018. This post has been outdated. Check out the new post. What is the…