Workers are free to establish or join more than one trade union in a single workplace from July 1, 2011. Until now, establishment of multiple unions in a single workplace was not allowed in Korea. The basic principle of the… Continue Reading
Enterprises are struggling to keep up with increasing competition triggered by globalization of the economy. The labor market and business environment is also rapidly changing from technology development. Enterprises are increasingly avoiding direct employment and have begun seeking new ways… Continue Reading
In 2011, union pluralism is emerging as the hottest issue of labor relations. Labor, business and government has made a joint effort to revise the Trade Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act (TULRAA) for 13 years. According to the revised… Continue Reading
① Maternity Protection and Promotion of Female Employment Korea has experienced rapid changes in systems related to maternity protection and promotion of women’s employment. The government has pushed ahead with strengthening the maternity protection system by lengthening childcare leave from… Continue Reading
Federation of Korean Trade Union held an electoral convention for its 23rd leadership on 25th January. Mr. Lee Yon-Deuk, the former president of FKTU, and Mr. Han Kwang-Ho, the president of Federation of Korean Chemical Workers’ Unions, were elected as… Continue Reading
All walks of life are busy preparing for another decade. However, the National Assembly is stuck with the budget proposals following the last year. Conflicts throughout the legislative process are expected, considering that a general election and a presidential election… Continue Reading
Top 10 Changes in Labor Law The New Year has dawned. As we cannot put new wine in old bottles, new management strategies should reflect the new laws and regulations that will be introduced in 2011. With this new beginning,… Continue Reading