SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — The government said Thursday it will consult with logistics companies to improve the labor conditions of parcel delivery workers and crack down on unfair practices, in response to public outcry over a recent series of deaths blamed on overwork. The ministries of labor and transport jointly announced a series [...]
SEOUL, Sep. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – Following the contract workers of Hyundai Motor, those hired in the Kia Motors assembly plants have been recognized their status as regular workers by the court. The Seoul Central District Court ruled on September 25 in a class action suit raised by 499 Kia Motors contractual workers that 468 plaintiffs are eligible [...]
SEOUL, May 3 (Korea Bizwire) – The first week of May is a “Golden Holiday Week,” as May 1 begins with May Day, followed by Saturday and Sunday, Children’s Day on the 5th, and Buddha’s Birthday on the 6th. Any office worker who takes a day of break on the 2nd (Friday) can enjoy a [...]