Probationary period

By Sunny Lee, on January 28th, 2009%

The probationary period, here, means a period that a company, after concluding a labor contract with a worker, sets a certain period of time to assess the worker’s aptitude for his job, train him to get familiar with the job, and etc. Continue reading Probationary period

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Rules of employment for a workplace with 10 or more workers

By Sunny Lee, on June 2nd, 2008%

According to the Labor Standards Act (LSA), a workplace hiring 10 or more workers should draw up rules of employment and submit them to the Ministry of Labor. Continue reading Rules of employment for a workplace with 10 or more workers

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On 40 hour workweek of Korea

By Sunny Lee, on May 5th, 2008%

Korea began to adopt 40 hour workweek from July 1st, 2004 based on the revised Labor Standards Act (LSA). The revised law, in order to alleviate possible increase in cost for employer, determined a gradual schedule for implementation of 40 hour workweek depending on the size of companies rather than applying the system to every company at the same time.    Continue reading On 40 hour workweek of Korea

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