📄 Employment Contract
An employment contract is an essential document that protects the rights of both workers and employers.
You can prevent unnecessary disputes by clarifying key working conditions such as wages and working hours.
✅ Why should I use it?
An employment contract is a document that clearly defines core working conditions such as wages and working hours, and is essential to protect the rights of both workers and employers .
✅ What if I don't write an employment contract?
If the employer does not enter into or deliver a written employment contract, a fine of up to 5 million won will be imposed.
However, temporary and part-time workers may also be subject to the same punishment.
✅ How should I use it?
The employment contract must specify wages, working hours, holidays, annual leave, paid vacation, etc.
You can write it more easily by referring to the standard employment contract distributed by the Ministry of Employment and Labor .
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💰 Holiday pay
Holiday allowance is a paid holiday allowance granted to workers who meet certain criteria.
Employees who work more than 15 hours per week and work the prescribed number of days during the week must be granted at least one paid holiday per week .
(Even if a worker works less than 40 hours a week for 5 days, he or she must be paid proportionally if he or she works more than 15 hours a week.)
✅ Who can receive and how much?
This applies to workers who work more than 15 hours per week on average.
You will receive holiday pay based on your daily wage . For example, if you work 8 hours a day, you will receive an additional 8 hours' wage .
✅ What if I don't pay my holiday pay?
Employers who fail to pay holiday pay may be subject to imprisonment for up to two years or a fine of up to 20 million won in accordance with **Article 110 (Penalties) of the Labor Standards Act**.
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💵 Minimum wage
The Republic of Korea has a minimum wage system to guarantee a minimum level of wages for workers, ensure living stability, improve the quality of the workforce, and promote the sound development of the national economy.
This also applies equally to foreigners working in Korea.
✅ What is the minimum wage?
The minimum wage in 2025 is 10,030 won per hour .
- Daily wage (8 hours): 80,240 won
Monthly salary (based on 40-hour workweek): 2,096,270 won
✅What if the minimum wage is not met?
- Failure to pay the minimum wage may result in imprisonment of up to 3 years or a fine of up to 20 million won .
Even if the minimum wage is not notified to workers, a fine of up to 1 million won will be imposed.
✅ What should I do if I didn't receive it?
- Report to your nearest local employment and labor office . (☎ 1350 )
- Even if you negotiate with your employer, you will be subject to punishment if you pay less than the minimum wage .
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💸 Report of unpaid wages
Wage arrears are a serious problem that threatens workers' livelihoods. If you haven't received your fair wages on time, you must report it.
✅ What happens to business owners who don't pay?
- Failure to pay wages may result in imprisonment for up to 3 years or a fine of up to 30 million won .
- The list of delinquent business owners may be made public and may be subject to credit sanctions .
✅ What if I didn't get paid?
Please report to the nearest local employment and labor office .
How to report :
- Visit and report to the local employment and labor office
- Report on the Ministry of Employment and Labor website's civil complaints board
Filing a civil suit directly in court
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👉 Workers' rights are guaranteed by law!
From drafting your employment contract to reviewing holiday pay, minimum wage, and unpaid wages, be sure to carefully review them and proactively address any issues that arise! ⚖️💼
Source: Ministry of Education and Labor website