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Labor Standards Act (Law No. 5309).

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First Region

Republic of Korea
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts
1997-03-13
National
Law, Act

Second Region

근로기준법
Provides minimum standards for conditions of employment; where existing conditions are higher, they shall not be reduced under the pretext of compliance with this Act. Chapter I prohibits discrimination and the use of force or violence against workers. The Act does not apply to workplaces with fewer than 5 employees or businesses which employ only relatives living together or domestic workers. Chapter II covers labour contracts, including part-time contracts. Prohibits unjustified dismissal and dismissal due to medical reasons or maternity, and prescribes procedures to be followed for dismissals due to structural reasons. Also prohibits interference with employment (blacklisting). Chapter III covers wages; Chapter IV covers working hours and rest periods. Chapter V relates to women and minors. Young persons under the age of 15 are prohibited from working; those between 15 and 18 shall be certified as to age and consent of legal guardian. Women under the age of 18 shall not work in employment which is detrimental to their health or "morality;" they shall furthermore not work at night, in a pit, or over a certain number of hours. Entitles women to one day a month of menstruation leave, 60 days of maternity leave, and nursing time. Employers hiring more than 30 persons under the age of 18 shall provide education facilities. Chapter VI relates to safety and health; Chapter VII to apprenticeship; Chapter VIII to accident compensation; Chapter IX to rules of employment; Chapter X to dormitories; and Chapter XI to Labor Inspectors. Penal provisions are contained in Chapter XII.

Entry dates region

    Date of entry into force
    1997-03-13
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Partial entry dates region

    Date of partial entry into force
    1999-03-13
    S. 31 (Employment adjustment for managerial reasons)

Amending Text region

Electronic region

Monograph region

    Monograph title
    New Labor-related Laws
    Publisher
    Ministry of Labor
    Country
    Republic of Korea
    Date
    1997-03
    Page range
    pp. 59-85
    Monograph title
    Labor Laws of Korea 1998
    Publisher
    Ministry of Labor
    Country
    Republic of Korea
    Page range
    pp. 77-104
    Monograph title
    Labor Laws of Korea 2004
    Publisher
    Ministry of Labor
    Country
    Republic of Korea
    Page range
    pp. 129-162
    Monograph title
    Labor Laws of Korea 2007
    Author
    Ministry of Labor
    Country
    Republic of Korea
    Volume
    Part II
    Page range
    pp. 199-232