Subjects for collective bargaining

Korean labor law, more specifically “trade union and labor relations adjustment act (TULRAA)”, does not provide a detailed list of what can be submitted as subjects for collective bargaining. However, classification of bargaining subjects into three categories – mandatory, permissible, and illegal – can be made based on court precedents.

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Setting up a labor union in Korea

For most, or maybe all, of top management in any country, a news that their employees started to set up a labor union in the workplace may not be an welcome news.

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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