1. Trade unions seeking independent research on time-off for union activity towards revision of the time-off system Two umbrella unions (FKTU, KCTU) are seeking ways to revise the time-off system and set a higher maximum for time-off for union activity.… Continue Reading
‘Non-regular worker’ is not a legal term. It is a concept created by labor to identify those with lower levels of employment protection than regular workers. The “regular” and “non-regular” designation refers to the type of employment that a worker… Continue Reading
1. Government to revise labor laws and strengthen labor inspections As the government plans to strengthen labor inspections through stricter supervision and control, it is feared that this will exacerbate already unfavorable business conditions. The Ministry of Employment & Labor… Continue Reading
1. FKTU seeking to resolve labor issues through dialogue with new government The Federation of Korean Trade Unions (FKTU) plans to discuss the labor issues of wage payment for union officials dispatched to umbrella unions and extension of the time-off… Continue Reading
In 2012, many bills were discussed in the National Assembly regarding revision of existing labor laws and regulations; however, most of them remain pending due to the general and presidential elections. So far, there have been no major changes to… Continue Reading
1. Industrial Relations Strong ties between labor and politicians Industrial relations in 2012 have been influenced by politics rather than by law and principle. Labor disputes over such issues as work hour reduction, non-regular workers and in-house subcontract workers have… Continue Reading