Doosan Corporation and Doosan Infracore decided to convert their 450 non-regular workers to regular employment status in order to meet the demands of the time when job security has become an important social agenda. Both companies announced their plans to… Continue Reading
Last March, the various political parties discussed ways to reduce working hours. According to the current Labor Standards Act, the maximum number of working hours per week is 68. Lawmakers are seeking to cut this to 52 with an eye… Continue Reading
Anxiety over labor relations grows among automakers with wage/collective bargaining for 2017 Labor and management for Hyundai Motor Co. held their 23rd bargaining session on 16 August, but failed to reach agreement. Management suggested an increase of KRW 42,829… Continue Reading
Legislation for working hour reduction discussed during provisional session of the National Assembly The Environmental & Labor Committee (ELC) in the National Assembly held meetings of its Legislative Subcommittee on the Deliberation of Bills on 28 and 29 August.… Continue Reading
Presidential Committee on Job Creation set the groundwork for effective job policies The Presidential Committee on Job Creation held its 2nd meeting of on 8 August, and approved ‘the action plan for employment-oriented national policy.’ Under the action plan,… Continue Reading
1. Strategic course on establishing & operating wage systems based on job& performance – Date: 20 July (Thurs.) – Venue: 5th Floor Lecture Room, KEF Building – Course offered to: HR/IR/General affairs managers and staff 2. Key… Continue Reading
Korea’s 5 major automakers began wage/collective bargaining for 2017, paying sharp attention to labor trends which have gained momentum with the new government. Concluding collective agreements will not be easy this year. Management has complained of decreasing revenues with stagnation… Continue Reading