After the Supreme Court and other lower courts ruled last year that “regularly paid bonuses are included in the calculation of ordinary wage”, the controversy surrounding the issue has been heating up in workplaces across Korea. Ordinary wage is a… Continue Reading
1. Introduction to Labor Law: Section 3「Non-regular workers / In-house Subcontract Workers /Prohibition of Discrimination」 – Date: July 4, 2013 (Thurs.) – Venue: 5th Floor Lecture Room, KEF Building – Course offered to: HR/general managers and staff members 2. The… Continue Reading
1. Roadmap to 70% Employment Rate The Minister of Employment & Labor Phang Ha-nam, chairman of the Korea Employers Federation Lee Hee-beom, and president of the Federation of Korean Trade Unions Moon Jin-kook concluded on May 30 this year a… Continue Reading
1. Labor bills to be the main focus at the special session of the National Assembly The special session of the National Assembly is in progress for the 30 days beginning June 3 until July 2. The main focus of this… Continue Reading
1. Labor demands 21.6% increase in the minimum wage for 2014 Conflict is deepening between labor and management surrounding the minimum wage for 2014. Labor is demanding a high increase in the minimum wage while business is determined to freeze… Continue Reading