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South Korea: Supreme Court Relaxes Criteria For Determining Employee Status Under The Labour Standards Act

The Ministry of Employment and Labour (MOEL) has issued a proposed amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the amended Trade Union and Labour Relations Adjustment Act (TULRAA)...

South Korea Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Understanding South Korea's New AI Law: Key Considerations For Multinational Employers

South Korea's new artificial intelligence law introduces governance, transparency, and risk-management obligations that may affect "AI business operators," including employers that develop, provide, or deploy AI...

South Korea Employment

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Littler Mendelson

South Korean Supreme Court Rules On Performance Bonuses

On 29 January 2026, the Supreme Court issued two long-awaited rulings clarifying how performance bonuses are to be treated when determining an employee's ‘average wage'.

South Korea Employment

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Ius Laboris

South Korea's 'Yellow Envelope Act' Enhances Union Protection

South Korea's so-called ‘Yellow Envelope Act' has been passed, strengthening protections for union activities within an already supportive legal framework. We summarise the key provisions and takeaways for employers.

South Korea Employment

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Ius Laboris

Employment Law In The Republic Of Korea - An Overview

South Korea Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Beyond Borders - Episode 9: What You Need To Know About South Korean Employment Law (Podcast)

South Korea Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Significant Changes To Korea's Union Act Expected Imminently

South Korea Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

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

South Korea Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

South Korean Supreme Court Upholds 'Payment Date' Requirements

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

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

D&A LLC

South Korean Ministry Of Science And ICT Issues Package Of Regulations To Supplement AI Framework Act

South Korea Technology

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Baker Botts LLP

An Overview Of South Korea And Japan Privacy Enforcement (2020-Present)

Worldwide Privacy

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Loeb & Loeb LLP

A Closer Look At Korea's Foundational AI Act: The Presidential Decree Clarifies A Path For Regulation And Innovation

South Korea Technology

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D&A LLC

An Examination Of The Scope Of Self-Defense

South Korea Government

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D&A LLC

Data Controllers' Obligations Under The Personal Information Protection Act In Data Breaches And The Legal Consequences Of Violations

South Korea Privacy

DA

D&A LLC

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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D&A 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

DA

D&A LLC

Recent Developments On Childcare Leave In South Korea

Recent regulatory changes and a Korean Supreme Court decision have made childcare leave and flexible working hours more attractive and more available to employees with young children.

South Korea Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

South Korea Proposes Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence Obligations On Employers

South Korean lawmakers have proposed a bill imposing mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence obligations on employers.

South Korea Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

The Need For Consent To Change Employment Terms

South Korea Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

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

South Korea Employment

DA

D&A 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

DA

D&A LLC

Major Labor Law Issues Recently Revised In Korea

South Korea Employment

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D&A LLC

최근 한국에서 개정된 주요 노동법 쟁점

South Korea Employment

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D&A LLC

Key Upcoming Changes In South Korean Employment Law

South Korea Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

중대재해처벌법에 남겨진 과제와 기업의 대응 방향

South Korea Employment

DA

D&A LLC

Issues Regarding The Enactment Of The Serious Accidents Punishment Act Of Korea And Strategy For Companies In Korea

South Korea Employment

DA

D&A LLC

Global Solutions, Flash Briefing: South Korea Employment Law Update (Podcast)

South Korea Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Korean National Assembly Addresses Workplace Bullying And Harassment Through Two New Measures

South Korea Employment

PR

Proskauer Rose LLP

중대재해처벌법에 남겨진 과제와 기업의 대응 방향

중대재해 처벌 등에 관한 법률(이하 "중대재해처벌법"이라 한다)은 지난 2021. 1. 26.에 제정·공포되어, 1년의 유예기간을 가진 후 2022. 1. 27.부터 시행됩니다.

South Korea Employment

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D&A LLC

Issues Regarding The Enactment Of The Serious Accidents Punishment Act Of Korea And Strategy For Companies In Korea

On January 26, 2021, the Korean government enacted the Serious Accidents Punishment Act (hereinafter referred to as the "SAPA"). The SAPA will go in effect on January 27, 2022...

South Korea Employment

DA

D&A LLC

Global Solutions, Flash Briefing: South Korea Employment Law Update (Podcast)

In this Global Solution flash briefing, Jean Kim discusses two key employment law updates impacting employers in South Korea.

South Korea Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Korean National Assembly Addresses Workplace Bullying And Harassment Through Two New Measures

On December 27, 2018 the Korean National Assembly addressed workplace bullying and harassment in partial amendments to the Labor Standards Act (the "LSA") and the Industrial Accident Compensation

South Korea Employment

PR

Proskauer Rose LLP

New Changes Over Labour Standards Act

South Korea Employment

TG

TMF Group BV

Reduced Working Hours For Pregnant Employees

Furthering the Korean government's policy response to an aging society and low birthrate, the 2014 amendment to the Labor Standards Act permitting pregnant employees at critical points in their pregnancy . . .

South Korea Employment

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Yulchon LLC

Wage Peak And Poor Performer HRM –MOEL's Discussion Draft

On December 30, 2015, the Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) issued a discussion draft of guidance on two highly controversial current issues in Korean employment law.

South Korea Employment

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Yulchon LLC

The Seoul Administrative Court Has Upheld An Award Of Punitive Damages Against Both A Worker-Dispatch Agency And The Company Using The Workers

Under the DWPA, both a worker-dispatch agency and the company using its workers are prohibited from subjecting the dispatched workers to discriminatory treatment.

South Korea Employment

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Yulchon LLC

Decrypting South Korea's Labour Environment

South Korea's HR legislation covers everything from labour standards and equal opportunity employment, to trade unions and insurance.

South Korea Employment

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TMF Group BV

Government Overhauls Labour Standards Act

South Korea Employment

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Bae Kim & Lee PC

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