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Why Headcounts Matter: Korean Labor Law On Foreign Businesses In Korea

When a foreign company enters the Korean market, it usually establishes a local presence by setting up a subsidiary, branch, or liaison office (a "Korean entity").

South Korea Employment

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DR & AJU LLC

Significant Changes To Korea's Union Act Expected Imminently

Korea's so-called ‘Yellow Envelope Act' is expected to be enacted imminently. It is set to introduce significant changes to trade union legislation in Korea. We take a look at the key provisions...

South Korea Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Cross-Border Catch-Up: South Korea's New Wage Enforcement Rules (Podcast)

In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Patty Shapiro (shareholder, San Diego) and Goli Rahimi (of counsel, Chicago) discuss significant upcoming changes to South Korea's Labor Standards Act.

South Korea Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

South Korean Supreme Court Upholds 'Payment Date' Requirements

The South Korean Supreme Court recently ruled that bonus payment can be conditioned on the employee...

South Korea Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

South Korean Court Upholds Impeachment

South Korea Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Political Shifts And Economic Ripples: What's Next For Employers In Korea And Mexico? (Video)

South Korea Employment

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Ius Laboris

Expanded Definition Of Ordinary Wages May Increase Employer Labor Costs And Liabilities

South Korea Employment

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WTW

South Korean Supreme Court Redefines 'Ordinary Wages'

South Korea Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Proposed Pension System Reforms Include A Substantial Increase In Contributions

South Korea Employment

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WTW

'Renewal Expectations' For Korean Contract Workers

South Korea Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Improving Family Leave Benefits To Boost Birth Rates

South Korea Employment

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WTW

2024 Summer Olympics Series: South Korea

South Korea Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Beyond 'You're Fired': Intricacies Of Employment Termination In Korea

South Korea Employment

DA

DR & AJU LLC

Importance Of Compliance With Labor Laws In The Workplace: From The Perspective Of DEI

South Korea Employment

DA

DR & AJU LLC

Powering the Grid: South Korea's 2025 ESS Auction

South Korea Energy

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

[Blog] Corée du Sud – Modification du délai d'opposition en matière de marque

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Novagraaf Group

South Korean Court Upholds Impeachment

South Korea Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

KFTC Sanctions Temu For Violations Of Advertising And E Commerce Regulations

South Korea Media & IT

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YOON & YANG LLC

Cross-Border Catch-Up: South Korea's New Wage Enforcement Rules (Podcast)

South Korea Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

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2024 Summer Olympics Series: South Korea

Since South Korea hosted the Summer Olympics in 1988, there have been numerous developments in employment and labor laws in the country.

South Korea Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Importance Of Compliance With Labor Laws In The Workplace: From The Perspective Of DEI

In recent times, governments, global investors, and companies have increasingly emphasized the importance of systems that prioritize basic human welfare and dignity, alongside ESG management that aligns with the interests of all stakeholders.

South Korea Employment

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DR & AJU LLC

DEI로 살펴보는 조직 내 노동법령 컴플라이언스의 중요성

최근 시대적 변화에 따라 각국 정부, 글로벌 투자사와 기업들은 인간의 기본적인 복지와 존엄성을 중심에 둔 제도와 모든 이해관계자의 이익에 부합하

South Korea Employment

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DR & AJU LLC

한국에서의 최근 임금피크제 관련 판결 동향-고용상 연령차별금지 및 고령자고용촉진에 관한 법률 위반 여부를 중심으로

South Korea Employment

DA

DR & AJU LLC

Recent Court Decisions On The Peak Wage System In Korea – Focusing On Violation Of The Act On Prohibition Of Age Discrimination In Employment And Elderly Employment Promotion

South Korea Employment

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DR & AJU LLC

Pay Cuts For Employees Nearing Retirement: Unlawful Discrimination?

South Korea Employment

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Ius Laboris

Wage Cuts For Employees Near Retirement: Unlawful Discrimination?

South Korea Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Key Upcoming Changes In South Korean Employment Law

South Korea Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Compliance Check: South Korea – New Laws On Workplace Harassment

South Korea Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Employee Benefits & Compensation

Significant Changes To Korea's Union Act Expected Imminently

Korea's so-called ‘Yellow Envelope Act' is expected to be enacted imminently. It is set to introduce significant changes to trade union legislation in Korea. We take a look at the key provisions...

South Korea Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Cross-Border Catch-Up: South Korea's New Wage Enforcement Rules (Podcast)

In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Patty Shapiro (shareholder, San Diego) and Goli Rahimi (of counsel, Chicago) discuss significant upcoming changes to South Korea's Labor Standards Act.

South Korea Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

South Korean Supreme Court Upholds 'Payment Date' Requirements

The South Korean Supreme Court recently ruled that bonus payment can be conditioned on the employee...

South Korea Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

South Korean Court Upholds Impeachment

South Korea Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Political Shifts And Economic Ripples: What's Next For Employers In Korea And Mexico? (Video)

South Korea Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Expanded Definition Of Ordinary Wages May Increase Employer Labor Costs And Liabilities

South Korea Employment

W

WTW

South Korean Supreme Court Redefines 'Ordinary Wages'

South Korea Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Improving Family Leave Benefits To Boost Birth Rates

South Korea Employment

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WTW

2024 Summer Olympics Series: South Korea

South Korea Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

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Employee Rights/ Labour Relations

Significant Changes To Korea's Union Act Expected Imminently

Korea's so-called ‘Yellow Envelope Act' is expected to be enacted imminently. It is set to introduce significant changes to trade union legislation in Korea. We take a look at the key provisions...

South Korea Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Cross-Border Catch-Up: South Korea's New Wage Enforcement Rules (Podcast)

In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Patty Shapiro (shareholder, San Diego) and Goli Rahimi (of counsel, Chicago) discuss significant upcoming changes to South Korea's Labor Standards Act.

South Korea Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

South Korean Supreme Court Upholds 'Payment Date' Requirements

The South Korean Supreme Court recently ruled that bonus payment can be conditioned on the employee...

South Korea Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Expanded Definition Of Ordinary Wages May Increase Employer Labor Costs And Liabilities

South Korea Employment

W

WTW

South Korean Supreme Court Redefines 'Ordinary Wages'

South Korea Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Improving Family Leave Benefits To Boost Birth Rates

South Korea Employment

W

WTW

2024 Summer Olympics Series: South Korea

South Korea Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Beyond 'You're Fired': Intricacies Of Employment Termination In Korea

South Korea Employment

DA

DR & AJU LLC

Importance Of Compliance With Labor Laws In The Workplace: From The Perspective Of DEI

South Korea Employment

DA

DR & AJU LLC

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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IndiaLaw LLP

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Withers LLP

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