National Guidelines in the Republic of Korea - Part-time Work

Government Guidelines on Part-Time Work

The Ministry of Labour has issued guidelines to ensure that part-time workers who work in firms with more than five employees and for more than 15 hours per week are given paid monthly and annual holidays.

In order to make working conditions for part time workers less volatile and irregular, the government encourages employers to write written contracts. The guidelines introduce a standard working contract letter and a standard workers's name list, as well as providing administrative interpretations and judicial precedents for the future reference of both employers and employees.

In particular, the guidelines require the introduction of the same conditions for part time workers that are already required for regular workers, such as maternity and menstruation leave.