This special inspection is part of the MOEL’s principle to conduct rigorous examinations of companies embroiled in social controversies, such as workplace harassment, without exception. (Image courtesy of Eland)
SEOUL, Dec. 25 (Korea Bizwire) –South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) has initiated a special labor inspection into E-Land World following allegations that the company forced employees to practice dancing for a company year-end event.
On December 22, the MOEL announced that a special labor inspection team had been formed under the Seoul Gwanak District Employment and Labor Office to commence on-site supervision of the company.
This special inspection is part of the MOEL’s principle to conduct rigorous examinations of companies embroiled in social controversies, such as workplace harassment, without exception.
The MOEL plans to thoroughly investigate violations of labor laws across the company and to respond strictly to any illegal practices by the employer.
Minister of Employment and Labor Lee Jung-sik stated, “Acts of workplace harassment that infringe upon the basic human rights of workers cannot be tolerated under any circumstances. We will conduct this inspection thoroughly and rigorously.”
Previously, JTBC reported that E-Land World annually mobilizes hundreds of employees for group performances at year-end parties. As such, employees reportedly practice dancing during work hours and work overtime to catch up on their work.
This is the fifth time this year that the Ministry of Employment and Labor has initiated a special labor inspection against a company implicated in allegations of workplace harassment.
The series of inspections began with the case of Jangsu Nonghyup, following the suicide of a worker in his 30s, followed by investigations into The K-Tec, Test Tech, and the Sunjeong Livestock Cooperative for similar issues of workplace harassment.
M. H. Lee (mhlee@koreabizwire.com)
