Labor contract under the labor standards act

The labor standards act of Korea has a chapter named “labor contract”. In my opinion, it is not much of help when one actually tries to draft a labor contract, but it offers some points to remember not to violate law. Continue reading Labor contract under the labor standards act

Wage guidelines by labor and management for 2008

Every spring, around February, two labor organizations and an employers’ association in Korea announce wage increase guidelines for the year. The guidelines serve as a reference for labor unions and employers in individual companies when they come to the table for wage negotiation. Continue reading Wage guidelines by labor and management for 2008

Employers’ checklist on Korean Labor Law

The Ministry of Labor released a checklist on working conditions and terms of employment for employers in December 2007. The checklist, aimed at companies with 5 employees or more, includes 48 items from 7 labor-related laws. Continue reading Employers’ checklist on Korean Labor Law

How to open a headhunting company in Korea

Sometimes I receive questions that are not about labor laws but somewhat related to labor-related laws. Yesterday, a potential investor from Hong Kong asked me a question on how to establish a headhunting company in Korea. Continue reading How to open a headhunting company in Korea